The iameco V3.0 touch screen and D4R laptop are the world’s first eco-friendly and e-waste curbing computers. Given the ghastly amounts of e-waste and toxic chemicals resulting from mainstream technology the inspiration behind this recent phenomenon comes as no surprise.
MicroPro Company in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM in Berlin, have engineered something that takes zero waste to the next level. For starters, almost all of the materials used in the computer are recyclable, including the wooden frame. Hence, 98 percent of the machine can be recycled once it’s no longer in use.
Then with a carbon footprint that is 70% less than the average PC, the iameco V3 touch screen computer has done the unthinkable. Less than 360 kilograms CO2eq is produced over the full product life cycle. Moreover, manufacturing of the iameco realizes a 75% reduction in fresh water use.
Most impressive is that the iameco is the first computer of its kind to win the prestigious EU Eco Flower certification, the most comprehensive environmental standard. Much of that may be attributed to the team’s efforts to minimize the use of hazardous materials typically used in the computer manufacturing process. Instead, more environmentally friendly alternatives were incorporated. For instance, conventional lighting was replaced with LED lighting. Also, traditional fans were swapped for copper tubing and heat sinks. The result, less energy, more efficiency by 30 to 40 percent.
Other interesting features include a life extension of 10 years, which is 3 times the normal PC lifetime. Also, to ensure easy updating, maintenance and repair, standard computer components are used. The benefit is that you’ll be able to upgrade to the latest technology for half the cost of a new purchase.
Of course we’re all at the edge of our seats inquiring about the release of this beautiful, stylish technical wonder. However, no word yet on price and availability. However, when the iameco computer does launch heads will definitely turn.
Have you heard of any of other eco-friendly, e-waste curbing computers? What have you found and how is the quality and performance?
