Technology and consumer electronics have revolutionized our lives in just a couple of generations, but they have also brought significant environmental and social impacts. Andreas Nobell, the development manager at TCO Development, joins us on the podcast to discuss the TCO Certified label, an independent nonprofit certification that focuses on the environmental and social responsibility of technology products. The TCO Certified label is available for various products such as computers, mobile devices, monitors, and data center equipment. TCO Development acts as a consumers’ union within the tech industry, aiming to ensure accountability for the impact of products on people and the planet.
Andreas highlights the progress made by the electronics industry in reducing energy consumption, waste generation, toxic materials usage, and investing in e-waste recycling. However, he emphasizes that there is still much more work to be done. To learn more about the TCO Certified program and find socially responsible electronics, visit tcocertified.com.
Editor’s Note: This interview was originally published on July 27, 2022.
