IBM T86A - Manual (Page 57)

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There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy
consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work
(internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of electricity
generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and
climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy.
Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby
consumes a lot of energy.
What does labeling involve?
This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme, which provides
for international and environmental labeling of personal computers. The
labeling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish
Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen
(The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and Statens Energimyndighet
(The Swedish National Energy Administration).
Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment,
ergonomics, usability, emission of electric and magnetic fields, energy
consumption and electrical and fire safety.
The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of
heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons)
and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared
for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy
which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its
operational policy.
The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display,
after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a
lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the
computer shall be reasonable for the user.
Labeled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in
respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual
ergonomics and good usability.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, IBM Corporation has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for
energy efficiency.
MPRIII
This product complies with Swedish National Council for Metrology (MPR)
standards issued in 1989 according to MPRIII /SVENSK standards SS 436
14 90 for very low frequency ( VLF) and extremely low frequency ( ELF)
emissions .