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How important is a device’s carbon footprint?
Key players in the electronics industry recognize the need to reduce their environmental impact, which includes lowering the energy consumption of their products as well as at their facilities and cutting their use of natural resources. They are also working to eliminate packaging, incorporate more recyclable materials, and do a better job of end-of-life... »
Electronics firms tackle sustainability issues
While it may be in part due to Earth Day this week, many electronics companies -- including AMD, IBM, Motorola and UMC -- are rushing to release their corporate sustainability reports and goals, aimed at driving down both energy consumption and carbon emissions. It also impacts their supply chain. »
EPA sets new Energy Star requirements for A/V equipment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is tackling the energy consumption of another piece of electronics equipment in a quest to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. This time the EPA has announced new requirements for audio/video (A/V) products to earn the Energy Star label. »
National labs get $104 M in funding
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $104.7 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for eight new projects at seven DOE National Laboratories. These projects will support research, development and testing of clean energy and efficiency technologies. »
Verizon asks equipment manufacturers to get the heat out
Starting in July 2010, Verizon is requiring hardware manufacturers to use thermal modeling when designing circuit boards and cabinets used in network gear in order to increase the operating efficiency of its networks. »

ESNA spoke with ReSolve, part of Arrow's newly launched reverse logistics group, which also includes Intechra, an IT asset disposition services company and Converge, an independent distributor, to discuss the importance of a reverse supply chain logistics program.
The aftermath of Japan's earthquake last month has left the electronics supply chain struggling with production stoppages and shipment delays of electronic components and raw materials supply.
Because the DRAM market is highly volatile the current buyer's market could quickly swing into a seller's market during the second half of 2011. Buyers will need to keep an eye on several key issues.



Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.