A400/A400A Environmental Product Declaration According to ISO 14021 GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.
/11 A400/A400A www.gigaset.com 1 Our enviromental mission We at Gigaset Communications GmbH* have a responsibility to society. Our convictions make us dedicated to help create a better world. We demonstrate this through our ideas, technologies and actions that serve people, society and the environment. Moreover, the goal of our worldwide activities is to safeguard the foundations of human life. We acknowledge our responsibility for our products over their entire lifecycle.
/11 A400/A400A www.gigaset.com 4 Product description A400/A400A The A400 and the A400A with an integrated answering machine are the essence of communication. Ergonomic design provides a solid look and feel while large, highquality keys with sensitive pressure points ensure comfortable handling. The 1.7” illuminated display features a jumbo font for easy readability. Frequent recharging is unnecessary, thanks to the long talk time of up to 20 hours and the long standby time of up to 220 hours.
A400/A400A www.gigaset.com 5 Ecological power use – ECO DECT in the A400/A400A ECO DECT saves energy and makes an active contribution to environmental protection. ECO DECT addresses the following points: Switched-mode versus conventional power supply 1. The use of switched-mode power supplies (A) in the base station cuts consumption by up to 60 % compared to conventional power supply units (B). Phone use averaging one hour per day results in a yearly saving of approximately 24 kWh.
A400/A400A www.gigaset.com 2. The ECO DECT function complements this adjustment: the transmission power of the handset and base station in idle mode are automatically reduced to zero if the handset is in the base station and only one handset has been registered. 3. If customers select “ECO Mode”, they can also manually reduce the transmission power of the base station and handset by 80 %.
/11 A400/A400A www.gigaset.com 6 Environmental protection begins in the product creation phase A400/A400A 1.11 % Other electrical components 12.96 % Printed circuit board 0.37 % Alloyed steel 0.37 % Nonferrous metals 5.67 % Other plastic compounds 0.37 % Elastomer compound + microphone 3.70 % LCD with holder 15.19 % Plug-in power supply 0.00 % ASA/PC 38.89 % ABS 1.85 % Loudspeaker 0.00 % Earpiece 8.52 % Battery 10.
/11 A400/A400A www.gigaset.com 7 Material savings 1. Thin-wall technology Over the last few years, thin-wall technology has been successfully implemented in phone cases. During this time, wall thicknesses have been reduced from 2.5 mm to 2.3 mm and now average about 1.8 - 2 mm. This corresponds to granulate savings of more than 20 %, without sacrificing mechanical stability or robustness. 2.
A400/A400A www.gigaset.com 8 Manufacturing 1. Environmental requirements The A400 and A400A are manufactured exclusively in Germany. Gigaset Communications attaches prime importance to compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Through its management system and environmental performance, Gigaset Communications is able to meet these requirements and continue to improve. It goes without saying that Gigaset Communications also respects all local environmental requirements. 2.
/11 A400/A400A www.gigaset.com 9 Transport packaging All suppliers of packaging to Gigaset Communications GmbH are members of RESY (Organisation für Wertstoff- Entsorgung GmbH). RESY, an organisation for the disposal of valuable materials, was established in light of the German Packaging Ordinance. This ensures the return and recycling of paper and cardboard packaging used in transportation within Germany.
/11 A400/A400A www.gigaset.com 10 Distribution When goods are shipped to the customer, they are consolidated at central hubs of best in class logistic providers and then distributed in highly efficient logistics networks. The Gigaset Logistics Network (GLogN) is the basis for the efficient and secure movement of goods. The core of this transport network is a pool of highly-qualified service providers who offer the best prices and performance thanks to the pooling of Gigaset-wide needs.
/11 A400/A400A www.gigaset.com 11 Disposal Our takeback concept In accordance with European directives on the disposal of electrical waste and electronic equipment (2002/96/EC), packaging (94/62/EC) and batteries (2006/66/EC), these waste materials may not be thrown away as domestic refuse. The relevant national statutory regulations must be observed and the waste must be disposed of via the approved channels.
