| |
Lead (Pb) |
Halogen |
| Nature |
A metal element |
A group of non-metallic elements |
| Form |
Mainly used in the form of solder alloys in component manufacturing
and assembly |
Mainly used in the form of frame retardants in PCB manufacturing |
| Environmental Impact |
Lead spewed from discarded electronic product will pollute
the environment
Lead exposure can damage the brain and nervous system and
cause learning disabilities, hearing loss, speech, language,
and behavior problems.
|
Easy to produce carcinogenic components under certain burning
conditions
These components cause a wide range of adverse health effects
including birth defects, diabetes, learning and developmental
delays, endometriosis, and immune system abnormalities. |
| |
WEEE |
RoHS |
| Directive # |
2002/96/EC |
2002/95/EC |
| Form |
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment |
Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment |
| Focus |
Require recycling - Producer responsibility for recycling costs
and retailer take-back systems |
Require lead-free and halogen-free - Ban of Pb, Cd, Hg, hex.
Cr, PBB and PBDE frame retardants |
| Milestones |
1998 - draft released
13-Aug-2005 - effective |
1998 - draft released
1-Jul-2006 - effective |
Benefits to Customers
Products
are manufactured in an established green (Pb-free and halogen-free)
manufacturing plant. Processes, equipment, procedures and storages
were optimized and examined for the high quality green product assembly.
Provide comprehensive technical support for
the non-green to green product transition. Customers do not have the
need to start the project from scrap.
At Pacific Force Technology Ltd. (PFT), we have
devoted tremendous resources and efforts to lead the development
of green memory modules in support of environmental protection and
conservation initiatives. As a responsible corporate citizen, we
comply with laws and regulations, promote best practices, encourage
technological innovations, and protect our environment.
Since 2003, PFT started to support our customers
with green memory modules and lead-free manufacturing services.
For details of PFT Environmental Management System,
please contact George Ho at george.ho@pft.com.hk
or by phone +852 3428 3904.