Boston-Power Nordic Ecolabel Accreditation
Boston-Power is the first and only provider of rechargeable lithium-ion battery cells to earn the prestigious Nordic Ecolabel accreditation for its cell technology - all our cells carry the Nordic Ecolabel symbol.
Introduced in 1989 by the Nordic Council of Ministers - comprised of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - Nordic Ecolabeling aims to reduce the total burden on the environment by encouraging companies to adopt more sustainable manufacturing practices. It also helps consumers choose products with reduced environmental impact, allowing them to shop with a “green” conscience. Part of the Global Ecolabel Network, the Nordic Ecolabel is the most stringent environmental product certification.
How does this help the environment? Boston-Power’s Nordic Ecolabel accreditation verifies that the company fulfills the criteria for long life, high capacity, and the smallest amounts of detrimental heavy metals (practically zero levels allowed). In fact, an independent study commissioned by the British government in 2008 named Nordic Ecolabel a "world leader" in environmental standards, identifying its best practices in the area of certification of sustainability in three different categories. To see the complete study, click here.
Earning the Nordic Ecolabel is contingent upon:
- Sustainable product life – batteries must exhibit a cycle life of >400 cycles while retaining >80% of original capacity.
- Chemical control - products must contain no dangerous heavy metals at trace levels, and no PVCs.
- Corporate social responsibility – producers must engage in sustainable manufacturing practices.
"It is an achievement that is well-deserved and also a testimony to their commitment to combine technical knowledge with environmental quality standards. It also proves that collaboration between the US and Europe can result in world-class products." says Ragnar Unge, CEO of Nordic Ecolabel in Sweden. "Boston-Power is the first US-based company ever to receive the Nordic Ecolabel. Boston-Power cares about today's consumers but also future generations. The Nordic Ecolabel vision is a sustainable consumerism to reach a sustainable world. Boston-Power is helping us achieve this goal."
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