Implement Performance Improvement Strategies
Purchasing
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Using the purchasing checklist research the purchase of the following:
(note all three items will be over $1,000).
- fridge
- photocopier
- printer
Activity
Write a report on the following:
- Which make and model of product do you recommend?
- Why you made this recommendation.
- Energy efficiency comparison of the products you considered.
- What is the likely energy saving in buying this product?
- Other information you find interesting and relevant.
Fridge
Refrigeration equipment
Energy Savings Checklist
- Insulate distribution system and end use
storerooms
- Retrofit electronic expansion valves to
reciprocating water chiller sets
- Has the system been changed to run with
hydrocarbon refrigerants?
- Improve chilled circulation/heat
transfer
- Adjust suction temperature to maximise
efficiency and maintain product temperature
- Maintain defrost on all fan coils
- Increase use of cold room space by closing off unused section.
- http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/for_businesses/energy_efficiency_2296.html
The fridge
that I would recommend would be the:
Because
it has the highest energy star rating, it has a good brand name and it suits my
budget.
Has
an energy star rating of 2.5 and the 510L Electrolux
Fridge EBE5107BA has an energy star rating of 3.
The
energy saving for the fridge would be 349.00kWh/yr. which is a lot less than
the other two fridges which are 420.00kWh/yr. and 406.00kWh/yr.
Features
·Frost free
·Hidden hinges
·Door close assist
·Fresh logic® deodoriser
·Deli-drawer
·Anodised wine caddy
·Full-width crisper on easy glide slides
·Humidity controlled
·Half-width dairy compartment with lid
·Egg tray
·Interior fridge light
·Removable mould resistant seals
·Twist ice server
·Ice cube storage bin
·Food freezing guide
·Adjustable front rollers
·Rear rollers
·Also known as Electrolux ETM4200SC-L
Dimensions
Suitable for small to medium
households, this Electrolux refrigerator is energy efficient, stylish, and
quiet. The classic top-mount design makes it easy to access your frozen food,
and the humidity-controlled crisper will prolong the freshness of your fruit
and veggies. Plus the curved stainless steel door is mark-resistant and
beautiful to look at.
This
Electrolux fridge uses a non-synthetic refrigerant (R600a) which is a more
environmentally-friendly alternative to the hydro fluorocarbon R134a used in
most other fridges. This makes it the perfect choice for anyone who is
concerned about environmental sustainability.
Packed with
features, this fridge also gives you a range of handy storage options including
a twist ice server and an anodised wine caddy which is great for entertaining.
There is also a deli drawer, an egg tray, and a dairy compartment for added
convenience.
Constructed
from premium quality materials, the Electrolux ETM4200SCLH is designed to stand
up to the demands of a busy family.
Key Features
Non-synthetic R600a refrigerant
Designed with the planet in mind, this fridge uses a more
environmentally-friendly refrigerant to significantly reduce its level of gas
emissions.
Best in class energy efficiency
This fridge is in the top 25% of the most energy efficient
appliances on the Australian and New Zealand market.
FreshLogic® deodoriser
Unique to Electrolux, the FreshLogic® deodoriser keeps your fridge
smelling fresh by absorbing strong odours.
Professionally inspired
Professionally inspired European styling brings you mark-resistant
stainless steel doors, attractive full-length handles, and classic curved
doors.
Easy-glide access
The telescopic runners on the crisper drawer provide effortless
access to your fresh food.
Humidity control
Humidity controls on the crisper bin creates the ideal storage
environment to keep your fruit and vegetables fresh and delicious.
Reducing Waste
Although we have made great improvements in our waste disposal
habits over recent years, there are still lots of ways we can do more.
Photocopier
Environmentally Friendly Photocopiers
and Office Equipment
Environmentally Friendly photocopiers and other office equipment
are crucial to workplace energy-saving and waste-reduction. Many measures
(procedural and technical) have been implemented by equipment manufacturers,
dealers and distributors - even before the government's introduction of
measures via legislation such as the WEEE directive. Additionally, all
government departments and private enterprise organisations have become acutely
aware in recent years of the need for the implementation of energy-efficiency
measures - not least to address bottom-line profitability as well as the wider
responsibility to reduce climate change.
Environmental Issues: Recycling
Office equipment including photocopiers which previously
ended up on landfill sites are no longer able to do so under the WEEE
directive. The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive
affects those involved in the manufacture, selling and distribution, recycling
or treating of any electronic equipment. Included in the range of items
affected are household appliances, Information Technology and
Telecommunications Equipment, audio visual and lighting equipment, electrical
and electronic tools, surgical and hospital equipment and automatic dispensers
and of course, office equipment including photocopiers.
The aim of the WEEE directive is to reduce the waste
generated from electrical and electronic equipment. The directive is also
designed to ensure an improvement in the environmental procedures of all those
involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic products.
Manufacturers, sellers and distributors of office equipment are responsible for
taking back and recycling electrical and electronic equipment. They are also
required to achieve a series of rigorous recycling and recovery targets for
different categories of appliance. Responsibilities can be discharged in a
number of ways, including financial contributions.
Environmental Issues: Energy
Efficiency and Fossil Fuel Consumption
Apart from computers and associated print devices,
photocopiers are without doubt the most common items of office equipment in use
today. Due to the need to be used "on demand", they can incur a
significant environmental cost in terms of energy and paper usage and consequent
greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy Efficiency with Power
Management
Power management features are important for saving energy
and an easy way to reduce air pollution. Energy efficient photocopiers provide
a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of office
photocopiers. Such machines come provided with an “energy saving" mode so
that when not in use they "power down". This feature alone can reduce
the energy needed to support the machine in periods of low activity by up to
60% or even more.
Energy Efficiency with Technical
Innovation
A major energy-saving feature of the latest Canon
photocopiers is the Canon "On-Demand" fusing system. The latest
Canons use a thin fixing film, rather than a thick heating roller. They also
use an efficient ceramic heating element, rather than a halogen heater. With
these twin innovations, Canon achieves greatly improved energy efficiency and
lower heat requirements. Heat is applied only when paper is passed through the
fixing mechanism and images are "fixed" via the fixing film. In
addition to this, Canon’s technology can allow the photocopier to make the
transition between a cool energy-saving "sleep mode" to full
operating temperatures in less than 10 seconds. This is a major advantage over
conventional systems, which typically take more than one minute.
A similarly innovative system is also available on the
latest Konica Minolta bizbub series, including the bizhub C451. The induction
heating fusing technology on the bizhub C451 is also one which minimises energy
consumption and maximises energy efficiency, by fusing at a lower temperature.
For More Information on Energy Saving
Office Equipment
Such technology is paving the way to increased energy
efficiency - especially when coupled with an increase in the availability of
"duplex" (paper-saving double-sided copying and printing) as
standard, and the adoption of office disciplines in the curtailing of
unnecessary paper creation via electronic Document Management Systems designed
to operate with digital photocopiers.
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Toshiba's Eco-Friendly Office Copier Prints Erasable Documents
A new copy machine by Toshiba
hopes to be the next big thing for paper-conscious offices. It prints documents
that can be erased instantly by heating the pages, and the paper can be used up
to five times before needing to be recycled. The toner is heat-sensitive, and
loses colour when warmed up. But what happens if you leave your important
documents in the hot car? According to CrunchGear, the printer with its
erasable paper can result in a "60% cut in carbon dioxide emissions, when
compared with using four sheets of paper. The copier can make 20 to 30 copies a
minute and will cost about 20-30% more than conventional copiers with a similar
performance, according to a report in The Nikkei (Japan's biggest business
daily)." The company hopes to commercialise the copy machines sometime
during the next fiscal year.
It reminds us a little of a
giant version of the PrePeat.
The idea is very intriguing --
at least at first. After all, isn't it perfect that an office could reuse paper
up to five times? While it sounds like a great way to curb the consumption of
paper by offices, there are a few issues that shake the "green" label
for the machine. For instance, at what rate will paper get heated and reused,
rather than saved (since the purpose of a copy machine is to have hard copies
of a document on hand), and does the energy that goes into heating the paper
eat into any carbon savings by minimising paper use? And what chemicals are
used in heat-sensitive ink -- it might be far less green than using
soy-based inks.
We aren't convinced that this is
necessarily a green solution all around, and it underscores the fact that the
greenest thing to do with copiers is just not use them. Avoiding printing in
the first place is more practical than investing in this new machine.
Big Steps with a smaller Footprint
Toshiba proudly introduces its greenest MFD ever
Toshiba’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
encourages major efforts to reduce the impact of our activities on the
environment. Promoting good environmental management practices across all of
our products and business processes, the new e-STUDIO255/305/355/455 MFDs can
boast the following environmentally friendly enhancements.
The new e-STUDIO255/305/355/455 Multi-Function
Device (MFD) efficiently outputs crisp monochrome images at speeds of 25 ppm to
45 ppm. Scanning in colour it empowers use of digital document storage and
retrieval for considerate paper usage and improved work flow. Together with the
following innovations, we can all comfortably contribute to environmental improvement
activities.
ENERGY SAVING
Utilising Toshiba’s latest SOC (System on Chip) technology feature “Super Sleep Mode” the MFD consumes only 1W of power whilst in standby, in this mode it will be automatically woken for FAX and LAN activities.WASTE TONER RECYCLING SYSTEM
100% of all waste toner is used for imaging resulting in a system that conserves resources, reduces cost and is kinder to the environment.PAPER/TONER SAVING
Hold Print – this feature holds jobs at the MFD ready to output at the user’s convenience eliminating loss and wastage of documents.Omit Blank Page - removes blank sheets from documents saving on unnecessary wasted paper. Auto Duplex – this mode can be set as default cutting paper usage by 50%.
N in 1 – documents can be thumb nailed for archiving (up to 32
pages) onto a single sheet with substantial savings in paper and toner usage.
Proof Print – eliminates wasted output by allowing the user to
preview just one completed set at the MFD before committing to the rest of the
job.
Outside Erase – eliminates black background when copying or scanning
books or other 3D objects, the resultant images are not only cleaner but result
in a reduction of toner usage.
Toner Save Mode – lets users print their documents in a legible output
whilst saving toner, perfect for drafts.
LONG LIFE CONSUMABLES
Consumables are designed to last longer, reducing the frequency of periodic maintenance.COMPLIANCE – DESIGN TO DISPOSAL
Using the “concept to grave” design model, the e-STUDIO 255/305 and 355/455 are designed to fully comply with the world’s most stringent standards such as Energy Star Tier2, Blue Angel Mark and R Ohs requirements of the European Union.HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES REDUCTION
Products are lead free, Vinyl chloride-free, and Halogen-free.LIGHTER/MORE COMPACT
the new lighter and more compact design means more efficient shipping and as a direct result a reduction of CO² emissions. Compared to predecessor, size has been reduced by up to 33%, weight by up to 31% and the number of parts by up to 30%.RECYCLED MATERIAL
these new MFDs utilise packaging manufactured from recycled materials which can be returned for further recycling. In fact, over 14% of each new MFD is manufactured from recycled materials and the whole device is 100% totally recyclable.SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Toshiba contributes to sustainable development in two ways: by supporting environmentally friendly values and by reducing the environmental impact of its products and business practices. Toshiba strives to be eco-friendly in all activities including procurement of raw materials and components, product design, production, and distribution. In line with this policy, Toshiba’s environmentally friendly MFDs feature recycled materials and are highly efficient with energy and other resources.
Photocopying is comparatively
more Eco friendly then printing, the reason being it involved less
consumption of ink. But a lot it depends on need and requirement of the user.
If there is an option to use either one of them then in that case
photocopying is best one to go for.
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Success Stories
NASA's Environmental Approach to Copiers
NASA's unique "cost-per-copy" agency-wide contract, which means the agency purchases copy services rather than machines, allowed the inclusion of several environmental features important to NASA, including recycled paper and energy-efficiency. As a result, the agency estimates it will save approximately $4.5 million during the 5-year span of the contract. In a cost-per-copy contract environment, the contractor provides convenient copiers, all supplies including toner (which previously was a separate, high-cost item for all NASA sites), preventive maintenance, repairs and repair parts, training, moves, and associated labour costs. These convenience copiers were viewed as an easy item to consolidate into one agency wide contract that could yield considerable savings. Consolidating NASA's copier needs into one contract significantly reduced administrative costs associated with contracts being competed, awarded, administered, and closed out.
NASA's unique "cost-per-copy" agency-wide contract, which means the agency purchases copy services rather than machines, allowed the inclusion of several environmental features important to NASA, including recycled paper and energy-efficiency. As a result, the agency estimates it will save approximately $4.5 million during the 5-year span of the contract. In a cost-per-copy contract environment, the contractor provides convenient copiers, all supplies including toner (which previously was a separate, high-cost item for all NASA sites), preventive maintenance, repairs and repair parts, training, moves, and associated labour costs. These convenience copiers were viewed as an easy item to consolidate into one agency wide contract that could yield considerable savings. Consolidating NASA's copier needs into one contract significantly reduced administrative costs associated with contracts being competed, awarded, administered, and closed out.
Below is a link to a site with an eco Calculator:
I could not find any photocopiers with the energy star rating at
I rang EPA Victoria on 1300 372 842 and
I asked them and all they could think of was the energy rating website.
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