NetBit’s 7 Key Eco Focus Areas in the Lifecycle of a PSU
When designing a power supply unit, it is important to examine the keys areas within a PSU lifecycle from design to disposal. At NetBit, our eco-design philosophy addresses 7 focus areas, including: 1/ Design Design optimization is vital to eco-design and holds the potential...
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Eco Scoring & Assessing Your Carbon Footprint
As consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, a new traffic light system is coming into play to allow people to make more eco-friendly choices when purchasing food and drinks. Background This scheme is the brainwork of Foundation Earth...
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FSC Certifications and Why Going Green Matters
In the modern age, it has become increasingly important to introduce green measures into business practices. From the products themselves to the packaging that supports them, it is essential that we ensure all processes are eco-friendly and minimise any...
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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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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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