Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 08 | Page 42

INTELLIGENT GREEN TECHNOLOGY K odak Alaris has registered an additional eight scanners at the Silver level in the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT), the definitive global registry for greener electronics. With the addition of the Kodak ScanMate i940, i1150 and i1150WN scanners; the i1190, i1190E and i1190WN scanners; and the Scan Station 710 and 730EX, all 28 scanners in its range have now achieved Silver level status on the EPEAT registry, meeting strict environmental criteria. Managed by the Green Electronics Council, EPEAT is the most trusted source of environmental global product ratings, making it easy for decision makers to select applicable requirements from the list of 33 environmental performance criteria. There are also up to 26 additional optional criteria, which determine a product’s rating of Bronze, Silver or Gold. Buyers in both the public and private sectors use EPEAT to identify and purchase effective, energy efficient solutions that reduce their costs and environmental footprint. Kodak Alaris is delighted its entire range has achieved Silver status and is proactively working on meeting the additional optional criteria to earn Gold status. The ever-increasing flood of data, and how we manage it, is one of the greatest opportunities facing businesses and governments in the 21st century. Kodak EPEAT currently tracks more than 4,400 products from more than 60 manufacturers across 43 countries. The Kodak Alaris i1190WN scanner. high performance electronics that support their organisation’s IT and sustainability goals. EPEAT currently tracks more than 4,400 products from more than 60 manufacturers across 43 countries. The environmental criteria underlying the EPEAT system address the full product life cycle, from design and production, to energy use and recycling. To be added to the EPEAT registry, imaging equipment products must meet all 42 Rick Costanzo, President & General Manager, Kodak Alaris Information Management. Alaris works with organisations from small offices to global enterprises, bringing together the best science, technology and partnerships so its clients can stay ahead of the curve. From our range of scanners and software to the best global customer service and support, we’re here to help businesses transform data into a powerful competitive advantage. EPEAT is the definitive global rating system for greener electronics. The registry includes the most products from the broadest range of manufacturers and spans the widest array of countries. EPEAT combines strict, comprehensive criteria for design, production, energy use and recycling with ongoing independent verification of manufacturer claims. EPEAT is the leading resource for finding electronic products designed to reduce environmental impact. Visit www.epeat.net for more information.  ssue 08 NTELLIGENT TECH CHANNELS