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The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive is a set of criteria formulated by the European Union (EU) to regulate the use of toxic materials in electrical and electronic devices, systems, and toys. The Directive, also known as 2002/95/EC, is effective July 1, 2006.

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Transcript: It's Easier Being Green: The Business Case for Green IT
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes about the convergence of two significant trends that we are seeing across our client base, and also the four specific drivers that are causing people to think about transforming their data centers.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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How Server Virtualization Helped Sleek Networks Improve Performance and Boost Capacity
sponsored by Citrix
CASE STUDY: Thanks to Citrix's XenServer, Sleek Networks uses fewer physical servers, requiring less power and cooling, yet achieving higher performances. Server virtualization with XenServer reduces a datacenter's environmental impact by using fewer resources.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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IT Briefing: Green IT in the Enterprise
sponsored by Faronics
WHITE PAPER: This document will discuss ways in which the IT department can facilitate the creation of an energy efficient workplace.
Posted: 19 Jun 2008 | Published: 19 Jun 2008
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Building a Green Data Center
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: Robert Frances Group (RFG) believes power and cooling optimization will become the most significant IT issue in the data center over the next 3-4 years. RFG believes there are many actions that can be taken immediately to improve the efficiency of...
Posted: 11 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Presentation Transcript: Greening the Desktop
sponsored by Faronics
WHITE PAPER: This is the presentation transcript from a webcast in which Heather Clancy focuses on the desktop, the client-level discussion, and on how a VAR or system integrator can talk to the customers about Current Technology and Future technology.
Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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Green IT in the Enterprise
sponsored by Faronics
WEBCAST: Green IT on the desktop is becoming a major initiative in the US. This webcast will discuss how new Green IT initiatives are affecting today's enterprises
Posted: 03 Jun 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Green PC Strategy
sponsored by Faronics
WEBCAST: With an alarming increase in energy costs, your customers are no doubt concerned about power usage across the enterprise. View this Webcast for expert insights and best practices for solving these challenges and more.
Posted: 19 May 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW DEFINITION (continued): …  applies to six specific substances:
  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • Cadmium
  • Hexavalent chromium
  • Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs)
  • Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)

Lead is found in solder, in the platings for electronic component wires and printed-circuit foil, and in lead-acid rechargeable cells and batteries. Mercury is found in some high-intensity light bulbs and ultraviolet (UV) lamps, and was once common in cells, batteries … 
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