The Asus N Series of notebooks (N50, N80, N20, and N10) just became the first computers to receive the EU Flower Eco Award, a recognition given by the European Commission for products that meets stringent environmental standards.
This marks another milestone for the N series which was also recently conferred an EPEAT Gold rating. The N Series employs a Super Hybrid Engine technology that helps preserve battery life by up to 35%, apart from using LED on the display to eliminate mercury.
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The award validates Asus’ efforts towards sustainable computing, for which it has been working on since 2000. The EU Eco Flower standard ranks computers based on the following criteria:
- Energy-savings
- Presence of hazardous substances
- Product design
- User instructions
- Packaging
- Labeling
- Noise
- Product longevity
- Take back programs
Similarly, the earlier EPEAT Gold ranking was attained for the N Series notebooks with these scores:
- Reduction/Elimination of environmentally sensitive materials: 8/8
Materials selsction 0/3
Design for end of life 5/5
Product longevity 2/2
Energy conservation 0/2
End of life management 1/1
Corporate performance 2/2
Packaging 3/4
The EU Eco Flower Award was given in a ceremony held in Prague last November 20.
