Sustainability in the Electrical Industry - A look at the Responsi-bility of Manu-facturers
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in awareness towards sustainability and circular economy. What once began as a trend is now becoming the norm. An important development in this regard is the avoidance of substances with concerning properties in the electrical industry.
Manufacturers of electrical appliances have a responsibility that extends beyond the end of the life of their products. This particularly concerns the use of brominated flame retardants. These have been under criticism for some time due to their environmental and health impacts. Due to their persistent, bio-accumulative, and toxic properties, these substances must be separately collected and processed according to WEEE regulations. For manufacturers, this not only represents an additional burden in terms of the environment but also higher costs.
At Electro Terminal, we have been using halogen-free plastics in our household appliance terminals for over 20 years. Clearly, our cable junction boxes also meet the high flammability requirements for electrical connection components in unattended household appliances. This helps us to contribute to environmental protection and to provide our customers with safe and sustainable products.