Asus K52F-BBR5 User Manual - Page 28

European Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the following characteristics: 1. Decreased energy consumption during use and stand-by modes. 2. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health. 4. Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling. 5. Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades and longer- time availability of spare parts. 6. Reduced solid waste through takeback policy. For more information on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Eco-label website at http://europa.eu.int/ecolabel. Takeback and Recycling Old computers, notebook computers, and other electronic equipment contain hazardous chemicals that are harmful to the environment when disposed in a landfill with trash. By recycling, the metals, plastics, and components found in an old computer will be broken down and reused to make new products. And, the environment is protected from any uncontrolled release of harmful chemicals. ASUS works with recycling vendors with the highest standards for protecting our environment, ensuring worker safety, and complying with global environmental laws. Our commitment to recycling our old equipment grows out of our work to protect the environment in many ways. For further information about ASUS product recycling and contacts, please visit GreenASUS Takeback and Recycling page at http://green. asus.com/english/takeback.htm. 28 Notebook PC User Manual