GG427 Sustainable design of electrical and electronic products to control costs and comply with legislation

The main issue driving electrical and electronics companies to consider sustainable product design is compliance with two new items of EC legislation: Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE); Directive on the Restriction of Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (ROHS) in electrical and electronic equipment. This Good Practice Guide, which is applicable to all sizes and types of company in the electrical and electronics industry, describes the regulatory requirements and business opportunities and explains how to: manage sustainable product design within companies and across supply chains; select more environmentally friendly materials and mechanical design; and reduce the environmental impact of electrical and electronic design. The Guide includes industry examples highlighting the benefits of different approaches and techniques, a worksheet for sustainable product design, and contact details for the mentoring group involved in its preparation.

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