Eco Focus Area 2: Post Consumer Recycled Materials (PCR)
What is PCR? ‘Post Consumer Recycled Materials’ (PCR) are created from reprocessed plastics that have been used, recycled, and repurposed from household or commercial waste (majority of this from packaging). It’s interesting to note that in Europe, roughly 1/3...
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Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs) and why it’s Important to go Halogen Free
Background Halogenated flame retardants have been successfully used in electronics and plastics for many years to reduce fire-related incidents. However, these chemicals are toxic and can pose a serious environmental hazard because they do not break down over time and are toxic to humans and wildlife. Improper Disposal The...
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NetBit Featured In Happy Eco News for Eco Efforts
NetBit is delighted to be featured in Happy Eco News for our eco-friendly efforts and our mission to use 100% recyclable bulk packaging. Full article here.
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Eco-Anxiety & the Shift in Eco-Consciousness
Background It is now more important than ever to consider how our actions impact the environment. Climate change is real and we need to make behavioural changes in order to help minimise damage to our planet. There has been a shift in eco-consciousness...
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Q&A with Sandy McLaren, Global Sales Manager, NetBit Electronics
Netbit Electronics is the only major power supply company focusing exclusively on customer premises equipment (CPE). Broadband TV News speaks with Global Sales Manager Sandy McLaren about its activities, the importance of eco-design and plans for the future. Full article here.
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Biodegradable Plastic Introduced To Help Reduce Impact of SUPs
We are delighted to announce that on the 1st of June we shipped palletized products wrapped with biodegradable plastic. This is an important step in helping to reduce the longer-term impact of using single-use plastics whilst we test and...
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NetBit Electronics makes commitment to only use 100% recyclable packaging
NetBit Electronics (the only major power supply company that has an exclusive focus on customer premises equipment (CPE)) has made a commitment to now only use 100% recyclable bulk packaging from sustainable sources, designed to optimize shipping efficiency and...
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Eliminating Single-Use Plastic in CPE Packaging
Summary Single-use plastics (SUPs) are commonplace in the packaging of consumer premises equipment (CPE) and with good reason. Polyethylene (PE) plastic bags are a cost-effective solution to protect the device against dust, moisture and vibration during shipping. However, these...
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NBS36K Power Supply Platform: Efficient + Eco-Conscious
The NBS36K has been designed and optimized with eco-solutions in mind. Our 36W power supply has the following features: High efficiency and low standby power – exceeds latest CoC and DOE regulatory requirements Low case temperature rise (<25C) Excellent e-cap lifetime 5-years IPC9592B...
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Small changes will lead to big differences
In recent months the cost of shipping goods by sea has increased significantly due to a surge in demand of consumer goods and a shortage of shipping containers. Good packaging efficiency is critical not only to help reduce shipping costs but to...
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