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iameco staff, July 2006

In 1999 the company received support from Enterprise Ireland under the Environmentally Superior Products (ESP) Programme, which gave it access to external advise on the further greening of the MicroPro™ design. This research looked at a number of key base-line areas.

• Life Cycle Assessment of the current design to identify and assess the opportunities for further reducing the environmental impact of the product.
• A comprehensive review of the environmental performance of competing PC manufacturers to determine the existing status of the market.
• A review of customer requirements including environmental performance of PCs.

The study concluded that the design had many technical and commercially feasible environmental attributes and compared favorably with the European Eco-label specifications for PC’s (which no computer has achieved to date). It suggested a redesign based on extending the operational life of the hardware via an upgradeable chassis with modular interface port design, using raw materials and assembly techniques to increase the recycling and reuse options at end of life and increasing energy efficiency.

At present, MicroPro™ is embarking on a further phase of development, of what we are provisionally calling the Zero Waste Personal Computer (iameco™). In this we are supported by the Irish Government’s "Cleaner Greener Production Programme" (CGPP) and the European Commission under their "Life Programme". The Project is pioneering R&D initiative that will contribute to the reduction and elimination of electronic waste in computer equipment and peripherals, and be an example for other electronic products. We have partnered with the University of Limerick, Ireland and the Technical University of Braunschweig, German and KERP in Vienna for R&D

This will be achieved through demonstration, via the development and manufacture of a Prototype that will provide a benchmark for such products. Following the successful production and testing of this Prototype, MicroPro intends to put it (or a modified model) into commercial production by end of 2006. iameco™ will be unique in reflecting best practice and state-of-the-art technology with respect to energy efficient and environmentally aware design. The Project will also scrutinize MicroPro’s production process, to ensure that it is energy efficient and minimizes waste.

For any queries or further information please do not hesitate to contact us at any time on +353 1 4930514 or email pmaher@iameco.com