Conformity Packet 1680.3 4.3
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.1.1Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.2.1
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.2.2 Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.2.3 Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.2.4
1680.3 4.3
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.2.5 Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.3.1Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.3.2 Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.4.1 Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.4.2 Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.4.3
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.1.1Required: Ease of disassembly of product
1680.3 4.3.1.1
Applicable Interpretations,
Clarifications, Outcome Reports
Document/Evidence Request Document Review Standards Common Conformity Issues and
Details to Remember
EPEAT Clarifications
Clarification 14-1
Outcomes Reports
TV 2014-02
TV 2013-03
Provide a statement that the product conforms
with the requirements of 4.3.1.1 from at least
one recycler who meets the requirements for
recyclers in 4.6.2.1
OR
Provide a disassembly report from a testing
laboratory covering all elements of the
criterion.
Statement must indicate that the product design meets all the elements of 4.3.1.1.
Statement must indicate that the recycler is experienced in processing product with that
design technology has determined that the product design provides for ease of
disassembly. The statement may include a checklist of all of the elements in the criterion
Report must confirm the product design meets all the requirements of this criterion and
can be disassembled according to the time restrictions (based on weight of product) in
the criterion. Report must be prepared by a laboratory (specializes in electronics
equipment) that meets ISO 17025.
Requirements of criterion include:
(a) The following disassembly steps must occur in a total of at most 10 min for products weighing less
than 50 lb; and at most 10 min plus 1 min per each additional 5 lb of total product weight, for products
weighing 50 lb or more:
1) External enclosures shall be removable with commonly available tools or by the recycler’s automated
processes.
2) Sub-enclosures, chassis, and electronic subassemblies shall be removable with tools commonly
available to recyclers, by hand, or by the recycler’s automated processes.
(b) Product utilize fasteners and/or an attachment method for joining components, subassemblies,
chassis, and enclosures that allows for separation using tools2 readily available to recyclers.
c) Products shall provide ease of access to materials with special handling needs1 contained therein.
Ease of access shall include the following steps in a total of at most 10 min for products weighing less
than 50 lb; and at most 10 min plus 1 min per each additional 5 lb of total product weight, for products
weighing 50 lb or more:
1) Enclosures and sub-enclosures containing materials with special handling needs are removable with
tools commonly available2 to recyclers.
2) Materials that require special handling are easy to find and remove.
Requirements in (a) and (c) have
time restrictions that depend on
product weight. Therefore,
evidence submitted to support
conformance to this criterion
should include the weight of the
product and show the
disassembly steps can be
completed within the
appropriate time restrictions.
1 Materials exhibiting hazardous characteristics or those requiring special handling are those materials defined under Annex II of the EU WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC and subsequent updates.2Commonly available tools are those that can be purchased by any individual or business without restrictions and is readily available for purchase on the open market. The tools may be purchasable at a local retail store, or by any individual or business via a mail or web-based retailer. Tools that are proprietary or require licensing or other agreements between the buyer and seller are not considered commonly available.
Difficult to demonstrate conformance
Sample Conformity Packet
1680.34.3.1.1 Required– Ease of disassembly of product
1680.3 4.3.1.1
The following data samples and explanation are intended to illustrate examples of acceptable data. Other types or forms of data may also be acceptable in conformity documentation.
Lab report on disassembly steps indicating conformance to criterion requirements
1680.3 4.3.1.1
This report from a lab shows the following: Product weight (64.82 lb), full disassembly steps of external enclosures,
sub-enclosures, chassis, and electronic subassemblies, and disassembly steps for enclosures and sub-enclosures containing
special handling materials. The results also show that special handling materials (highlighted) are easy to find and remove,
all disassembly steps happen with commonly available tools, are easy to perform, and happen within the total
time frame restrictions for the weight of the product.
According to the product weight
(64.82 lbs) it must be easily
disassembled in at most 12 minutes. This product was disassembled in
~8.5 minutes.
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.2.1Optional: One recyclable plastic type per rigid plastic part >25g
1680.3 4.3.2.1
Applicable Interpretations,Clarifications, Outcome Reports
Document/Evidence Request Document Review Standards Common Conformity Issues and Details to Remember
No EPEAT Clarifications Available
Outcomes ReportsNever been verified (as of September 2016)
Provide a list of all plastic parts >25g (e.g. Annex 1), part number or name, part weight, and plastic type of each applicable plastic. If the product does not contain plastic parts >25g, N/A may be claimed on the registry.
The list must include the part number or name, part weight, and plastic type of each rigid plastic part >25g. All rigid plastic parts >25g shall consist of only one recyclable1 plastic type. If N/A is claimed for this criterion, the list of plastic parts must not include plastic parts >25g. Printed circuit boards, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components, optical components, ESD components, and EMI componentsare excluded from this requirement.
Some resins that GEC considers recyclable include ABS, LDPE, HDPE, PS, and PP. If other types of resins are used, the manufacturer may be required to provide evidence of recyclability.
A blend of plastics that is recyclable as a blend (for example PC-ABS) shall be considered a single plastic type for the purpose of this criterion.
This criterion applies only to resins and plastic parts. Non-plastic surface coatings, inks or pigments applied to or incorporated into the resin would not alter the plastic type.
1Recyclable is defined by 1680.3 as: Materials or components that can be removed or recovered from the whole product or package and put back into productive use as a material, not including energy recovery, using standard technologies, or as otherwise demonstrated.
Easy to demonstrate conformance
Sample Conformity Packet
1680.34.3.2.1: Optional – One recyclable plastic type per rigid plastic part >25g
1680.3 4.3.2.1
The following data samples and explanation are intended to illustrate examples of acceptable data. Other types or forms of data may also be acceptable in conformity documentation.
List of plastic parts >25g and plastic type
1680.3 4.3.2.1
This list must include the part name/number, part weight, supplier, and plastic type. All plastic parts >25g shall consist of only one recyclable plastic type. A blend of resins that are recyclable as a blend are considered on
plastic type.
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.2.2Required: Plastic Markings
1680.3 4.3.2.2
Interpretations, Clarifications,
Outcome ReportsDocument/Evidence Request Document Review Standards Common Conformity Issues and
Details to Remember
No Interpretations or
Clarifications Available
Outcomes Reports
TV 2014-02
TV 2013-03
Provide Annex 1 (Plastic Materials Form) or
equivalent list with all plastic parts >25g, their
plastic composition, and the ISO 11469 marking on
the part (including ISO 1043)
Provide evidence of visual inspection processes
used to verify that parts are correctly marked.
If applicable, list of specific parts claiming
exemption from marking requirements due to
functional surface area, plane surface area, and/or
aesthetic constraints
Justification for exempted parts, such as drawings,
photos, or description of part characteristics
Plastic Materials List must include all those
parts that weigh >25g including exempt
parts such as optical components, ESD
components, connectors, etc.
Evidence of visual inspection must include
photos of all applicable plastic markings.
Photographs should demonstrate that
marking is correct and follows ISO 11469.
Visual inspection must confirm markings
reported on Annex 1 or equivalent.
List of parts must identify reason for the
exemption
Justification should meet the terms of the
criterion (e.g. parts with less than 200 mm2
of plane surface)
There are frequent errors in material
markings – work with your suppliers to
ensure correct markings.
Markings must be surrounded by closed
brackets: > <.
Plastics with flame retardants must be
marked by “FR” followed by the number
code for the specific flame retardant.
The list of plastic parts must include exempt
components
If size is the justification for exemption,
include a scale in the photo
Somewhat difficult to
demonstrate conformance
Sample Conformity Packet
1680.3 4.3.2.2 Required Plastic Markings
1680.3 4.3.2.2
The following data samples and explanation are intended to illustrate examples of acceptable data. Other types or forms of data may also be acceptable in conformity documentation.
List of Plastic Parts >25g and Plastic Markings
1680.3 4.3.2.2
Note: Annex I is available to use to record this type of data.
The list must include the plastic type, part weight, and labeling text.
Optical components (along with other components) are exempt from marking
requirements
Record of Visual Inspection
1680.3 4.3.2.2
Provide a photo of all plastic markings for each plastic part weighing >25g. Label photos that correspond to each part.
Note that photos are not needed for exempt parts (unless photos provide justification for exemption)
Be sure to include clear photos where all markings can be identified by the auditor. Note this plastic marking does not include the required brackets (><) which is a nonconformance.
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.2.3Optional: Manual separation of plastics for recycling
1680.3 4.3.2.3
Applicable Interpretations,
Clarifications, Outcome Reports
Document/Evidence Request Document Review Standards Common Conformity Issues and
Details to Remember
No EPEAT Clarifications
Available
Outcomes Reports
TV 2014-02
TV 2013-03
Provide a list (e.g. Annex 1) of all plastic parts
>25g.
Provide documentation (e.g. disassembly
instructions, lab disassembly report) showing
that all plastic parts >25g are separable into
individual or compatible recyclable plastic
streams within specific time limits based on
weight.
OR
Provide a statement from at least one
recycler who meets the requirements in
4.6.2.1 and is experienced in processing
products with similar design technology.
For any plastic parts that can only be sorted
into compatible recyclable plastic resin
streams, provide documentation to support
they are compatible plastic resin streams
List must include part number or name, weight, and plastic
type for each plastic part >25g.
Documentation must indicate the weight of the product and
show that all plastic parts >25g are separable through
removal or disconnection in a total of at most 10 min for
products weighing less than 50 lb; and at most 10 min plus 1
min per each additional 5 lb of total product weight, for
products weighing 50 lb or more. It must also indicate that
the applicable parts can be sorted into individual or
compatible recyclable plastic streams.
Statement must be from a recycler that meets the
requirements in 4.6.2.1. It must include the specific elements
in this criterion.
Documentation may include a crosswalk of plastic types used
in applicable parts that outlines good compatibility1; IZOD2
test results demonstrating two or more different plastic types
can be recycled together; or a statement from at least 3
recyclers or a single recycler3 that the plastic parts can be
sorted into compatible recyclable resin streams.
The following plastic parts are exempt from
these requirements: printed circuit boards,
labels, cables, connectors, electronic
components, optical components, ESD
components, and EMI components.
The most common way of showing conformity
to this criterion is through a laboratory
disassembly report that includes time
measurements for disassembly steps and
plastic resin types for each part.
1Good compatibility should be described per the Annex C, Polymers compatibility guide, of Standard ECMA-341, 4th Edition/December 2010.2The IZOD impact measures the compatibility of plastics with recycling. Different plastic types are proven to be “compatible” with recycling processes if they do not significantly impact the physical/mechanical properties of the recycled resin. Significant impact is defined as >25% reduction in notched IZOD impact at room temperature as measured using ASTM D256-05. 3The recycler must work under an independent entity with plastics recycling expertise that is not trade organization.
Somewhat difficult to
demonstrate conformance
Sample Conformity Packet
1680.34.3.2.3 Optional– Manual separation of plastics for recycling
1680.3 4.3.2.3
The following data samples and explanation are intended to illustrate examples of acceptable data. Other types or forms of data may also be acceptable in conformity documentation.
Disassembly instructions showing all plastic parts >25g are separable through removal or disconnection within time constraints
This excerpt from a laboratory disassembly report indicates that all plastic parts >25g are separable through removal or disconnection
within the appropriate time (within 13 minutes – based on weight of product).
1680.3 4.3.2.3
Disassembly documentation showing plastic resin types of applicable parts
1680.3 4.3.2.3
This excerpt from a laboratory disassembly report indicates that all applicable plastic parts are separable into an individual recyclable plastic
stream. No plastic parts are “compatible recyclable” plastic types.
Notice the product weight is included in the documentation, which is
necessary to determine the time restrictions for disassembly.
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.2.4Optional: Molded/glued-in metal eliminated or removable
1680.3 4.3.2.4
Applicable Interpretations,
Clarifications, Outcome Reports
Document/Evidence Request Document Review Standards Common Conformity Issues and
Details to Remember
EPEAT Clarifications
Clarification 14-1
Outcomes Reports
TV 2014-02
TV 2013-03
Provide documentation (e.g. manufacturer
assembly or disassembly drawing/instructions)
including a list of commonly available tools1 used
for removing metal inserts that are molded, heat
or ultrasonically inserted, or glued into plastic
parts. If no metal inserts or fasteners are used,
documentation must be provided to support this.
If the product has metal inserts that are molded,
heat or ultrasonically inserted, or glued into
plastic parts, provide documentation (e.g.
lab/trial disassembly report, statement from
recycler) that those metal inserts are removable
within specific time constraints according to the
criterion.
Documentation must show that the metal
inserts are not molded or glued-in to plastic
enclosures unless they can be easily removed
with commonly available tools1 or through a
break-off in the plastic component. If no metal
inserts are used in the product, the
documentation must support this.
Documentation must include the weight of the
product. Additionally, the documentation must
show that all applicable metal inserts/fasteners
are removable in a total of at most 10 min for
products weighing less than 50 lb; and at most
10 min plus 1 min per each additional 5 lb of
total product weight, for products weighing 50
lb or more. If statement from recycler is
provided, the recycler must meet the criterion
requirements in 4.6.2.1 and be experienced in
processing products with similar design
technology.
The most common way of showing
conformity to this criterion is through a
laboratory disassembly report that includes
time measurements for disassembly steps.
If the product does not use metal
inserts/fasteners, documentation must be
provided to support this.
1 Commonly available tools are those that can be purchased by any individual or business without restrictions and is readily available for purchase on the open market. The tools may be purchasable at a local retail store, or by any individual or business via a mail or webbased retailer. Tools that are proprietary or require licensing or other agreements between the buyer and seller are not considered commonly available.
Somewhat difficult to
demonstrate conformance
Sample Conformity Packet
1680.34.3.2.4 Optional– Molded/glued in metal eliminated or removable
1680.3 4.3.2.4
The following data samples and explanation are intended to illustrate examples of acceptable data. Other types or forms of data may also be acceptable in conformity documentation.
Disassembly documentation showing absence of metal inserts/fasteners
1680.3 4.3.2.4
This laboratory disassembly report indicates that no metal inserts or fasteners are used in the product. This indicates conformance to this
criterion.
In the case that metal inserts/fasteners are used,
documentation must show they can be removed with commonly available tools and within time restrictions (based on weight).
Both these pieces of information are included in this laboratory
report.
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.2.5Required: Restriction on materials not compatible with reuse and recycling
1680.3 4.3.2.5
Applicable Interpretations,Clarifications, Outcome Reports
Document/Evidence Request Document Review Standards Common Conformity Issues and Details to Remember
No EPEAT Clarifications Available
Outcomes ReportsTV 2014-02TV 2013-03
Provide a list (e.g. Annex 1) of all plastic parts >25g and indicate any adhesives, coatings, paints, finishes, and/or surface coating pigments for each.
Documentation showing that all plastic parts >25g with any adhesives, coatings, paints, finishes, and/or surface coating pigments are compatible with recycling and reuse. If any exemption for these materials is taken due to safety or legal requirements, provide a description or citation of the applicable safety or legal requirement.
List must include part number or name, weight, and any adhesives, coatings, paints, finishes, and/or surface coating pigments for each plastic part >25g.
Documentation must include one of the following:
• IZOD1 test results showing that these materials do not significantly impact the physical/mechanical properties of the recycled plastic; OR
• Peer-reviewed published literature concluding that these materials do not significantly impact the physical/mechanical properties of the recycled plastic. OR
• A statement from at least one recycler who meets this standard’s criterion for recyclers in 4.6.2.1 and is experienced in processing products with similar design technology, confirming these materials individually or combined do not significantly impact the physical/mechanical properties of the recycled plastic.
The following plastic parts are exempt from these requirements: printed circuit boards, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components, optical components, ESD components, and EMI components.
The most common way of showing conformity to this criterion is through a laboratory disassembly report that includes time measurements for disassembly steps and plastic resin types for each part.
If any exemption for these materials is taken due to safety or legal requirements, a description or citation of the applicable safety or legal requirement must be provided.
1The IZOD impact measures the compatibility of plastics with adhesives, paintings, coatings, finishes and/or surface coating pigments with recycling. Parts with adhesives, paintings, coatings, finishes and/or surface coating pigments are proven to be “compatible” with recycling processes if they do not significantly impact the physical/mechanical properties of the recycled resin. Significant impact is defined as >25% reduction in notched IZOD impact at room temperature as measured using ASTM D256-05, ISO 180, or ISO 179.
Somewhat difficult to
demonstrate conformance
Sample Conformity Packet
1680.34.3.2.5 Required– Restriction on materials not compatible with reuse and recycling
1680.3 4.3.2.5
The following data samples and explanation are intended to illustrate examples of acceptable data. Other types or forms of data may also be acceptable in conformity documentation.
List of plastic parts >25g and whether they are painted or coated
1680.3 4.3.2.5
This Annex 1 (available on the EPEAT website) shows one plastic part >25g that also has painting. Therefore, documentation showing compatibility with recycling (e.g. IZOD testing) is required. Note, if the paint/coating is the same on all parts, then only one set of test comparisons needs to be provided. If there are two or more different plastic type and painting/coating
combinations, than two or more sets of comparisons are required.
IZOD Impact tests showing compatibility with reuse and recycling
1680.3 4.3.2.5
This IZOD impact test compares a part with coating
(e.g. sputtering) versus the same part without the coating.
There was no “significant impact” which is defined as >25% reduction in notched
IZOD impact. The result of this test shows conformance.
Documentation such as this must be provided for all plastic parts >25g with any adhesives,
coatings, paint, finishes, or surface coating pigments.
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.3.1Required: Notification regarding and the identification of materials and components with
special handling needs
1680.3: 4.3.3.1
Applicable Interpretations,
Clarifications, Outcome Reports
Document/Evidence Request Document Review Standards Common Conformity Issues and
Details to Remember
No applicable IEEE
Interpretations or EPEAT
Clarifications available
Outcomes Reports
TV 2014-01
Documentation that identifies the
presence and location of all materials
and components demonstrated or
exhibiting hazardous characteristics or
requiring special handling1
OR
Statement from one or more recyclers
confirming that components are easy to
find and identifying the presence and
location of all materials and components
demonstrating hazardous characteristics
or requiring special handling1
AND
Documentation of how special handling1
information is provided to reuse and
recycling facilities (e.g URL)
Document must include a list of all materials and
components requiring special handling1. It should
identify the presence and location of those materials
and demonstrate that they are easily identifiable.
Document should be in a standard format (e.g.
disassembly manual).
Statement should be from recycler meeting the criterion
for recyclers in 4.6.2.1 and experienced in processing
products with similar design technology. Statement
should identify the presence and location of said
components and confirm they are easily identifiable.
Documentation should provide where the special
handling1 information is available. The information
about materials requiring special handling1 should be
readily available and obviously accessible to the
recycler.
If special handling information is provided
on a website, make sure that it is readily
available to recyclers (e.g. readily
downloadable) and references the correct
standard.
Other examples of supporting evidence
include: 3rd party web portal that hosts
documentation or procedures for notifying
recycling facilities.
It is helpful to clearly label materials
requiring special handling according to the
current WEEE Directive in documents
identifying the presence and location of all
materials and components demonstrating
hazardous characteristics or requiring
special handling1
If product does not contain any materials
requiring special handling, documents
demonstrating this still must be available
to the recycler.
This information must be made available
“within one year from the time of product
registration.” The information is not
required until one year after the date of
product registration.
1Materials exhibiting hazardous characteristics or those requiring special handling are defined under Annex VII of the EU WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU.
Somewhat difficult to
demonstrate conformance
Sample Conformity Packet
1680.34.3.3.1 Required – Notification regarding and the identification of materials and components with special handling needs
1680.3 4.3.3.1
The following data samples and explanation are intended to illustrate examples of acceptable data. Other types or forms of data may also be acceptable in conformity documentation.
Identification of materials with special handling needs, including location and presence
1680.3 4.3.3.1
This list demonstrates the location and
presence of materials and components demonstrating
hazardous characteristics or requiring special
handling.
These materials should be easily identifiable by
recyclers.
How information is provided to reuse and recycling facilities
1680.3 4.3.3.1
Provide a website where product disassembly manuals with information about materials exhibiting hazardous characteristics and special handling needs can be downloaded.
Make sure the information is easily and obviously accessible
www.company.com/companyinfo/environmental/recycling/productdata/disassemblytvs.html
TV Brand XYZ Disassembly Manual 01-2016
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.3.2Optional: Marking provided on the product identifying items containing materials
with special handling needs
1680.3 4.3.3.2
Applicable Interpretations,Clarifications, Outcome Reports
Document/Evidence Request Document Review Standards Common Conformity Issues and Details to Remember
No EPEAT Clarifications Available
Outcomes ReportsTV 2014-02TV 2013-01TV 2013-03
Provide a list of materials with special handling1 needs in the product.
Provide a copy of the label or photo of the permanent marking on the product that identifies materials with special handling needs.
List should include all materials with special handling needs for the product according to the EU WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU.
Label or photo must identifymaterials with special handling needs for the specific product and match the list that was provided. It must be attached to the product (as opposed to separate product documentation). A reference on the label to an information source is not sufficient.
The label or permanent marking must be placed on the product itself. It cannot be provided through separate product documentation.
1Materials with special handling needs are those materials defined under Annex VII of the EU WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU and subsequent updates.
Somewhat difficult to
demonstrate conformance
Sample Conformity Packet
1680.34.3.3.2: Optional– Marking provided on the product identifying items containing materials with special handling needs
1680.3 4.3.3.2
The following data samples and explanation are intended to illustrate examples of acceptable data. Other types or forms of data may also be acceptable in conformity documentation.
List of materials with special handling needs
1680.3 4.3.3.2
Part/Component with Special Handling Needs Quantity
LCD Module 1
PCBs (Power, Main) 2
Power Cord 1
Remote 1
This list indicates the materials with special handling needs in the product. It should match those materials that are identified in
the label or permanent marking affixed to the product.
Label on product identifying special handling materials
1680.3 4.3.3.2
This photo of a label indicates the materials with special handling
needs for the product. It is affixed to the back of the TV housing.
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.4.1Required: Minimum reusable/recyclable rate based on EU WEEE Directive
1680.3 4.3.4.1
Applicable Interpretations,Clarifications, Outcome Reports
Document/Evidence Request Document Review Standards Common Conformity Issues and Details to Remember
EPEAT ClarificationsClarification 1-4Clarification 6-2
Outcomes ReportsTV-2017-01
Provide the documentation supporting the final percentage of reusable/recyclable1 materials in the product, including cables, external power cords and peripherals shipped with the product. Documentation must include which materials can be recycled/reused back into electronic products.
For recyclable components, provide a description of demonstrated recycling technologies for each component.
For recyclable components, provide evidence that the material(s) are normally recyclable, if not included in the documentation supporting the percentage recyclable/reusable.
For reusable components, provide documentation that there exists a market/use for the components
Percentage must be 65% or greater either reusable, recyclable (or both). Documentation should identify which components and materials are reusable, recyclable, or neither (including special handling materials)2, their weights, as well as the final calculated percentage. The calculation could be in the form of a spreadsheet or as a report. Each item listed should be identified whether it can be recycled/reused back into electronic products. Third-party documentation must be provided to support the calculations.
Description should show how the components or materials can be recycled within the existing infrastructure and recycling technologies (e.g. smelting, shredding).
Evidence should demonstrate that the component or material(s) is normally recyclable within the current recycling infrastructure. Evidence could include a letter from recycler or a WEEE lab report indicating the recyclability of components and materials. Evidence may be part of documentation supporting the percentage recyclable/reusable.
Document should identify the existing market/use for components (besides refurbishment by the manufacturer of their own products) using existing technologies.
The percentage recyclable/reusable must include external cables, power cords and peripherals shipped with the product.
1 Energy recovery, such as combustion in a waste-to-energy plant, is excluded from EPEAT’s definition of recyclable. Additionally, materials separated out for disposal or energy recovery at end-of-life collection (i.e. by a sorter, disassembler, or shredder) should not be counted as reusable/recyclable. Component parts that contain metals and are sent to a recycling facility (which uses thermal process for recovering the metals, e.g. smelting) should be counted as recyclable. This applies to materials that are joined into a single part (e.g. the chips, metals and resins of a circuit board). It does not include other plastic parts that are not joined to the metals, even if some shredder-based recycling systems may send that material to a smelter along with the circuit board material.2 Special handling materials are those delineated in EU WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU Annex VII.
Somewhat difficult to
demonstrate conformance
Updated 12-12-17
Sample Conformity Packet
1680.34.3.4.1: Required– Minimum reusable/recyclable rate based on EU WEEE Directive
1680.3 4.3.4.1
The following data samples and explanation are intended to illustrate examples of acceptable data. Other types or forms of data may also be acceptable in conformity documentation.
Percent recyclable/reusable and documentation supporting it
1680.3 4.3.4.1
The weight fraction of materials suitable for reuse or recycling: at least 65%
This excerpt of the calculation of recyclable/reusable for a television
supports the stated final % of recyclable/reusable materials. It includes the material streams,
weight of each material (%), and whether it is recyclable or reusable
(recovery). The parts that are recyclable back into electronic
products are highlighted in orange.
Demonstration of technologies for recyclable materials and materials are normally recyclable
1680.3 4.3.4.1
This flowchart from a local recycler shows the that major materials and products are normally recycled and the types of existing technologies
utilized to recycle them. Note that the manufacturer must show all component types
(e.g. plastic, metals, e-waste) counted as recyclable are normally recyclable within existing
technologies.
1680.3 4.3.4.1
Demonstration of market/use for reusable materials
This is an example of a website that shows there is
a market for reusing components (e.g. main boards) in a product.
Manufacturer must show that all components counted as reusable have an existing
market/use.
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.4.2Optional: Minimum 90% reusable/recyclable
1680.3 4.3.4.2
Applicable Interpretations,Clarifications, Outcome Reports
Document/Evidence Request Document Review Standards Common Conformity Issues and Details to Remember
EPEAT ClarificationsClarification 1-4Clarification 6-2
Outcomes ReportsTV 2013-01
Provide the documentation supporting the final percentage of reusable/recyclable1 materials in the product, including cables, external power cords and peripherals shipped with the product. Documentation must include which materials can be recycled/reused back into electronic products.
For recyclable components, provide a description of demonstrated recycling technologies for each component.
For recyclable components, provide evidence that the material(s) are normally recyclable, if not included in the documentation supporting the percentage recyclable/reusable.
For reusable components, provide documentation that there exists a market/use for the components
Percentage must be 90% or greater either reusable, recyclable (or both). Documentation should identify which components and materials are reusable, recyclable, or neither (including special handling materials)2, their weights, as well as the final calculated percentage. The calculation could be in the form of a spreadsheet or as a report. Each item listed should be identified whether it can be recycled/reused back into electronic products.
Description should show how the components or materials can be recycled within the existing infrastructure and recycling technologies (e.g. smelting, shredding).
Evidence should demonstrate that the component or material(s) is normally recyclable within the current recycling infrastructure. Evidence could include a letter from recycler indicating the recyclability of components and materials. Evidence may be part of documentation supporting the percentage recyclable/reusable.
Document should identify the existing market/use for components (besides refurbishment by the manufacturer of their own products) using existing technologies.
The percentage recyclable/reusable must include external cables, power cords and peripherals shipped with the product.
1 Energy recovery, such as combustion in a waste-to-energy plant, is excluded from EPEAT’s definition of recyclable. Additionally, materials separated out for disposal or energy recovery at end-of-life collection (i.e. by a sorter, disassembler, or shredder) should not be counted as reusable/recyclable. Component parts that contain metals and are sent to a recycling facility (which uses thermal process for recovering the metals, e.g. smelting) should be counted as recyclable. This applies to materials that are joined into a single part (e.g. the chips, metals and resins of a circuit board). It does not include other plastic parts that are not joined to the metals, even if some shredder-based recycling systems may send that material to a smelter along with the circuit board material.2 Special handling materials are those delineated in EU WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU Annex VII.
Somewhat difficult to
demonstrate conformance
Sample Conformity Packet
1680.34.3.4.2: Optional– Minimum 90% reusable/recyclable
1680.3 4.3.4.2
The following data samples and explanation are intended to illustrate examples of acceptable data. Other types or forms of data may also be acceptable in conformity documentation.
Percent recyclable/reusable and documentation supporting it
1680.3 4.3.4.2
The weight fraction of materials suitable for reuse or recycling: at least 90%
This excerpt of the calculation of recyclable/reusable for a television
supports the stated final % of recyclable/reusable materials. It includes the material streams,
weight of each material (%), and whether it is recyclable or reusable
(recovery). The parts that are recyclable back into electronic
products are highlighted in orange.
Demonstration of technologies for recyclable materials and materials are normally recyclable
1680.3 4.3.4.2
This flowchart from a local recycler shows the that major materials and products are normally recycled and the types of existing technologies
utilized to recycle them. Note that the manufacturer must show all component types
(e.g. plastic, metals, e-waste) counted as recyclable are normally recyclable within existing
technologies.
1680.3 4.3.4.2
Demonstration of market/use for reusable materials
This is an example of a website that shows there is
a market for reusing components (e.g. main boards) in a product.
Manufacturer must show that all components counted as reusable have an existing
market/use.
Conformity Guidance 1680.3: 4.3.4.3Optional—Preparation of end-of-life characterization report
1680.3 4.3.4.3
Applicable Interpretations,Clarifications, Outcome Reports
Document/Evidence Request Document Review Standards Common Conformity Issues and Details to Remember
No EPEAT Clarifications or IEEE Interpretations Available
Outcomes ReportsTV-2013-01
Provide an end of life characterization report for the product that provides the following:
• Guidance for the effective processing of the materials identified in EU WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, Annex VII.
• A list of declared criteria from section 4.3 for the product being investigated with evidence to support conformance for each criterion.
Provide documentation of how the report is made publically available (e.g. URL).
Report must address:• Those materials included in the EU WEEE Directive,
Annex VII. It must include information about the effective processing of those materials (e.g. WEEE disassembly report, disassembly instructions).
• Evidence of conformity to claimed criteria in Section 4.3. Refer to Conformity Guidance Packets for Section 4.3 for evidence on how to show conformance for each claimed criterion.
The report must be publically available.
A WEEE disassembly report, adapted to report on any additional elements from criteria from this standard that are declared to, shall meet the requirements of this criterion.
Evidence must be provided to support conformance for each criterion claimed in section 4.3 regardless of whether it is required or optional
Products whose designs are the same relative to the end-of-life processes may utilize a report in common, which shall list the applicable product names.
This criterion is product specific.
Somewhat difficult to
demonstrate conformance
Sample Conformity Packet
1680.34.3.4.3: Optional—Preparation of end-of-life characterization report
1680.3 4.3.4.3
The following data samples and explanation are intended to illustrate examples of acceptable data. Other types or forms of data may also be acceptable in conformity documentation.
Provide an end of life characterization report for the product
1680.3 4.3.4.3
Disassembly Instructions for Television –Identification of materials included in EU WEEE
Directive, Annex VIIReport must address those materials included in the EU WEEE Directive,
Annex VII. It must include information about the effective processing of those
materials (e.g. WEEE disassembly report, disassembly instructions).
A WEEE disassembly report, adapted to report on any additional elements from
criteria from this standard that are declared to, shall meet the
requirements of this criterion.
WEEE Annex VII Parts
Material Number
IR Sensor CBA 1
LCA Main CBA Unit 1
Liquid Crystal Panel Unit 1
Function CBA 1
Inverter CBA 1
Main CBA 1
Sensor PCB - B22 1
Sensor PCB - B10 1
Sensor PCB - L16 1
Power Cord - AC601 1
Provide an end of life characterization report for the product
1680.3 4.3.4.3
WEEE Parts have this mark
Disassembly Instructions for Television
Report must address those materials included in the
EU WEEE Directive, Annex VII. It must include
information about the effective processing of
those materials (e.g. WEEE disassembly report,
disassembly instructions).
A WEEE disassembly report, adapted to report
on any additional elements from criteria from this standard that
are declared to, shall meet the requirements of this
criterion.
End-of-life characterization report showing how product conforms to claimed criteria in Section 4.3
1680.3 4.3.4.3
Report must include evidence how the product
conforms to each of the claimed criteria in Section
4.3 of the 1680.3 standard.
See conformity guidance packets for Section 4.3 for
guidance on evidence showing conformance for
those criteria.
4.3 Design for end of life
Required or Optional Criterion
Claimed by Television
XYZ123Required 4.3.1.1 Ease of disassembly of product Y
Optional4.3.2.1 One recyclable plastic type per rigid plastic part > 25g N
Required 4.3.2.2 Plastic markings YOptional 4.3.2.3 Manual separation of plastics for recycling N
Optional 4.3.2.4 Molded/glued-in metal eliminated or removable Y
Required4.3.2.5 Restriction on materials not compatible with reuse and recycling Y
Required4.3.3.1 Notification regarding and the identification of materials and components with special handling needs Y
Optional4.3.3.2 Marking provided on the product identifying items containing materials with special handling needs Y
Required4.3.4.1 Minimum reusable/recyclable rate based on EU WEEE Directive Y
Optional 4.3.4.2 Minimum 90% reusable/recyclable N
Optional 4.3.4.3 Preparation of end-of-life characterization report N
How the report is made publically available
1680.3 4.3.4.3
The end-of-life characterization report can
be found at this web address for the specific
product.
This webpage is not password protected.
However, it is acceptable for a Manufacturer to require recycling and
reuse facilities to contact them for access to reports.
http://www.mytv.com/endoflifecharacterization/XYZ123
