THE POWER OF PURCHASING
When Consumers Talk, Electronics Companies Listen

Electronics companies say that customer demand is the single most compelling driver for them to make changes in their products.   As a consumer, you are in a powerful position to push the electronics industry to produce well-designed, durable, upgradeable recyclable products with a reduction in toxic chemicals. Ultimately, environmentally-friendly products will only be made when consumers demand them and say “no” to toxic designs. Of course, buying electronics is not as simple as picking out organic apples, so use the "Purchasing Guidelines for Environmentally Preferable IT Equipment" to purchase from the most environmental and socially responsible companies.  These Guidelines were a joint product between SVTC, Computer TakeBack Campaign, Healthcare Without Harm and H2E. 

Individual Consumers:
Buying for Yourself, Friends or Family...

SVTC and the Electronics TakeBack Campaign have created The Television Report Card that grades electronics companies on their environmental, labor and public health performance in areas such as product take-back, hazardous materials, occupational health and safety, prison labor, energy efficiency, product longevity and packaging. By rewarding companies that operate responsibly, you create the market demand that will shift the industry towards greater environmental protections, worker rights and human rights. Find out which leading television companies have the best record for environmental and social performance.