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| | DailyTech - IEEE 1680, the New Black |
 | | IEEE 1680 evaluates the environmental sanity of computer products based on eight categories: materials selection, environmentally sensitive materials, design for end of life, end-of-life management, energy conservation, product longevity and life-cycle extension, packaging, and corporate performance. |
 | | IEEE 1680 consists of 23 required stipulations, and 25 optional stipulations. |
 | | In order to be IEEE 1680 certified, all 23 of the required stipulations must be met, after which the manufacturer can earn a Silver certification if 50% of the optional stipulations are met, or a Gold certification if 75% of the optional requirements are met. |
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