24 Daisalux and the environment

Daisalux and the environment

Daisalux has developed its environmental policy under the Eco-contemporary design perspective. The objectiveis to minimize the environmental impact in the life cycles of the product searching developmentswhich integrate ecologic designs.This implies the implementation of a methodology that involves all departments and areas of thecompany, in order to be able to offer more quality products. For that matter Daisalux introducethe following improvements:-Environmental improvements: we have searched a non-contaminant alternative to the Ni-Cd (nickelcadmium) batteries, through the adoption of a NI-MH (nickel metal hydride) and the necessarychanges in the circuit for its application, which besides provide us with other results such as:the reduction in the power consumption of the units by 50%, the use of recycled plastic in interiorcomponents and the use of an ecologic printed circuit.-Cost reduction for the end user due to the lower unit consumption.-More and more complete information for the end user about the final life cycle of the product.Additional information on the Eco-design and the results of the project is available in ourWebsite.-The products of Daisalux are in compliance with the WEE (Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment)2002/96/EC European Directive that regulates the end life and design of electrical and electronic products, and they are also in compliance with the 2002/95/EC RoHS directive on the restrictionof the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.With the implementation of this Eco-design methodology, Daisalux commits to the prevention ofpollution and to help preserving the environment.When referring to environment, less means more, less residues and more benefit for all.