AAP Recommendation

L.1017: Environmental performance scoring of smartphones

Study Group
5

Study Period
2022-2024

Consent Date
2024-06-21

Approval Date
2024-08-29

Provisional Name
L.Env.PerSmartphone

Input used for Consent
SG5-TD1582-R1-2/GEN (2024-06)

Status
A

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This Recommendation provides a standardized method to measure and assess the environmental performance of smartphones. It includes a method to evaluate an aggregate score, reflecting the overall environmental performance considering material efficiency and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) aspects. This Recommendation aims to evaluate the following attributes of a smartphone: - Durability; - Reparability, reusability and upgradeability; - Recyclability and recoverability; - Use of hazardous or restricted substances; - Use of recycled materials; - Characteristics of the product packaging; - Environmental impact considerations.

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