Philips Econova James Gillespie 455536
What is it? Philips Econova 6000 Released September 2010 42 inch screen 1080p Full HD HDMI, Component, Antenna & USB inputs (Larsen, 2010) (Figure 1, Larsen, 2010)
What makes it different? Reduced energy consumption & CO₂ Solar powered remote control 2 in 1 stand Recycled aluminium casing Zero power consumption when off Recycled packaging – paper & cardboard (Koninklijke, Philips Electronics N.V. [Philips], 2010)
Reduced Energy consumption Energy prices increased 30% (Bolton, 2010) 60% reduced energy consumption Zero power consumption when off Lower CO₂ (Koninklijke, Philips Electronics N.V. [Philips], 2010) Benefits Environment Saves money! Businesses → Reduce Overheads = Higher Return
Solar powered remote Average 21 batteries a year (Anonymous, 2010) No need to buy new batteries or use rechargeable batteries Environment – reduced chemical waste from batteries Saves money Figure 2: Philips Econova Remote Control (Channel 5 Broadcasting LTD. (01/11/2010)
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