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THE GUIDELINE IS HERE!!!
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Introduction
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Many factors contribute to the design of electronics packaging,
including cost, marketing, and theft-prevention. One aspect
which is sometimes neglected is the impact of packaging
on the environment. Government regulations, corporate goals,
and consumer preference are making it more important to
evaluate the environmental qualities of packaging designs.
However, environmental impact is a broad and complicated
topic which can be confusing to navigate. The goal in creating
an environmental packaging guideline and certification program
is to help packaging professionals in the electronics industry
understand the environmental impacts of their packaging
decisions. The guideline provides packaging professionals
with relevant information and a methodology. This enables
them to make practical choices that improve the environmental
performance of packaging designs and processes while meeting
all other business requirements. In addition, the certification
program provides a means for packaging professionals to
gain training in this field.
This guideline replaces the 1992 R3P2 Handbook for Environmentally
Responsible Packaging in the Electronics Industry. These
updates take into account the changes in regulations and
practices in the packaging industry. In addition, the contents
of the guideline reflect the latest understanding of environmental
issues.
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