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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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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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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NBS24N Eco-friendly / Energy Efficient CPE Power Supply Datasheet
The NBS24N power supply has been bringing together eco-solutions and helping us to lead our mission on the eco front. Our 24W power supply has the following features: Excellent e-cap lifetime >3month aging test at 95C @40% load Robust...
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NetBit partners with a US technology company to locally produce bespoke power supplies in Manaus, Brazil
NetBit Electronics (only major power supply company that has an exclusive focus on customer premises equipment (CPE) and a US technology company have teamed up in order to enable the production of top-tier, bespoke power supplies in Manaus, Brazil....
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What is NetBit doing right now to address the growing demand for more eco-friendly CPE power supplies and packaging?
NetBit recognizes that there is an urgent need for change in the way that we design, develop and deliver CPE power supplies to global OEMs and operators. We have identified four key areas for change that we believe will...
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