Environmental impact of two electrical products with reference to the energy-using products directive

• Published in: International journal of sustainable engineering Vol. 5; no. 2; pp. 86 - 90
• Main Authors: Yung, Winco K.C., Chan, H. K., So, Joey H.T., Wong, Danny W.C., Choi, Albert C.K., Yue, T. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis Group 01.06.2012; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: eco-design; electrical products; energy consumption; energy-using products; Environmental impact; life cycle assessment; Studies

High energy consumption is one of the major factors that contributes to global warming. Connected to this, a directive has been approved by the European Union for establishing a legal framework to govern eco-design of energy-using products. This technical note reveals life cycle analysis of two elec...