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On August 18, 2022, GEC released its draft State of Sustainability Research on Imaging Equipment Consumables for a 60-day public comment period. This research analyzes the life cycle sustainability impacts of ink and toner cartridges/containers, and paper consumables...

Today GEC releases its draft State of Sustainability Research on Imaging Equipment Consumables for a 60-day public comment period. This research analyzes the life cycle sustainability impacts of ink and toner cartridges/containers, and paper consumables relative to...

The EPEAT Program ensures the ongoing conformance of EPEAT-registered products through a surveillance process known as Continuous Monitoring. Continuous Monitoring activities occur throughout the year and test the ability of Participating Manufacturers to prove...

To continue balancing the credibility of EPEAT with the reality of ongoing global impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, in December 2021 GEC authorized the EPEAT Program to issue new temporary conformity assurance modifications. The modifications took effect on January...

EPEAT provides Program Policy and Guidance Resources documents for CABs and Participating Manufacturers to supplement the policies of the EPEAT Program. Periodically, new documents are added, or existing documents are updated. These resources can be accessed by...

GEC released its draft Reduction of Chemicals of Concern criteria for public comment on July 13, 2022. The public comment period — open for 60 days — is an opportunity for all interested stakeholders to provide technical comments on the draft criteria. These criteria...

GEC intends to release its State of Sustainability Research for Imaging Equipment Consumables the week of August 15th. The release will initiate a 60-day public comment period. The State of Sustainability Research serves as the scientific basis for the development of...

GEC has released its 2021 Annual Report covering finances for the year. If you would like to view the report, you can do so at the Annual Reports link in this website’s footer, or to jump straight to the 2021 report you may click this link. Please email info@gec.org...

GEC would like to thank attendees for their participation in the ongoing Conformity Guidance Group meetings to discuss the Transition to Sustainability Impact Module Criteria. GEC will be holding a follow-up meeting on August 25, 2022. During this meeting, we’ll...

Technical Committee launching for Corporate ESG Performance criteria for EPEAT ecolabel – now is your opportunity to get involved!  The Global Electronics Council (GEC) is developing criteria to address corporate ESG performance throughout the life cycle of electronic...