| GPN-ＧＬ7 Purchasing Guidelines for |
Washing Machines
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| Green Purchasing Network (GPN) |
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| These guidelines cover important environmental issues that should be considered
when purchasing household washing machines, including single-tank automatic
and double-tank (semi-manual) style products. |
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| When
purchasing washing machines, the following articles shall
be considered for purchasing products with as little environmental burden
as possible: |
| １） |
Use a minimal amount of water |
| ２） |
Equipped with an automatic water supply system that
draws water from used bathtub water |
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Minimal power consumption during operation |
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The manufacturer provides full maintenance service in order to make long-term
use feasible |
| ５） |
Designed to facilitate component parts recycling |
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Made with a large amount of recycled material |
| ７） |
Does
not contain lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium compounds, or
specific bromine-based flame-retardants (PBB, PBDE), to the utmost extent
possible |
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| ○ Use of PVCs |
| ○ Use of Bio-plastic(Main body of product)
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| *These guidelines are subject to change in accordance with new findings and changes in social conditions. |
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| Established Aug 5, 1998 |
| Latest Revised Jan 13. 2007 |
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| Updated Nov 2004 |
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