About sustainability in electronics manufacturing

Below are a few points elaborated on the sustainability of the electronics manufacturing industry we work in such as PCB manufacturing:

●The circular economy is at the center of the sustainable development of the electronics industry, and its advantages are mainly manifested in the reuse of materials and resources.

┃The large amount of waste generated at the end of the life cycle of electronic products, if not properly handled, may cause harm to the environment. Therefore, the circular economy is the key to realizing the sustainability of electronic products. The electronics industry should consider its reusability when designing products, continuously improve the recycling system, and realize the sharing economy, resource sharing and other modes.

●The manufacturing and production of electronic products have a significant impact on the environment, the most important of which is CO2 emissions.

┃To reduce this impact, the electronics industry needs to take as many measures as possible, including the use of more environmentally friendly materials, the use of more energy-efficient production methods and equipment; at the same time, it is necessary to promote energy-saving, CO2-emission-reducing production and marketing strategies. Carbon reduction is recognized as one of the most effective strategies for reducing the environmental impact of the electronics industry.

●The PCB industry can promote sustainability through product design and life cycle management.

┃Considering the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle, including the use phase and the disposal phase, can provide more sustainable solutions. For example, designing products that are more durable and easy to repair and upgrade reduces waste and resource consumption.

●The PCB supply chain and manufacturers are required to comply with the REACH regulation, which is designed to control the chemicals used in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards, electronic components, etc. For example, PCB manufacturing processes do not use leaded solder.

●The introduction of low-pollution chemicals, instead of traditional organic solvents, to reduce the pollution of the atmosphere and water.

┃In addition, the use of green processes such as water-based spraying, light curing, etc., can reduce the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), more friendly to the environment. PCB manufacturing process will produce a large amount of waste and wastewater, To reduce the impact on the environment, the enterprise has established a waste treatment.