LG Electronics has adopted the Life Cycle Assessment [LCA] system for its product development and carries out the development of its eco-products in stages.
Mobile Phones
LG have made their mobile phones environmentally friendly by substituting harmful materials with healthier alternatives and increasing energy efficiency and recyclability.
At present, no lead, cadmium, and other EU RoHS materials are used in the production of LG mobile phones. The use of nickel is also banned due to the risk of skin irritation.
Halogen substances have now been removed from all parts that are used in the housing, packaging, and the main PCB, and on-going research is being conducted into making the PVC used in cables more eco-friendly.
In an attempt to improve energy efficiency, standby power has been reduced in mobile phone chargers, and handsets currently on the market have a charger reminder feature that Notifies (beeps and displays a message) the user when the handset is fully charged.
As part of the EU IPP project voluntary convention, the KU380 model which has this function was first launched in the Northern Europe market in January, 2008.
Mobile Phones
LG have made their mobile phones environmentally friendly by substituting harmful materials with healthier alternatives and increasing energy efficiency and recyclability.
At present, no lead, cadmium, and other EU RoHS materials are used in the production of LG mobile phones. The use of nickel is also banned due to the risk of skin irritation.
Halogen substances have now been removed from all parts that are used in the housing, packaging, and the main PCB, and on-going research is being conducted into making the PVC used in cables more eco-friendly.
In an attempt to improve energy efficiency, standby power has been reduced in mobile phone chargers, and handsets currently on the market have a charger reminder feature that Notifies (beeps and displays a message) the user when the handset is fully charged.
As part of the EU IPP project voluntary convention, the KU380 model which has this function was first launched in the Northern Europe market in January, 2008.
Furthermore, EMI shielding cans are used to improve recyclability and to reduce the discharge of hazardous materials such as VOC.
