Olympus Eco-Products : Compact Digital Camera µ1050SW/Stylus 1050SW
This compact digital camera that can be used in outdoor leisure by waterproof Note1 to a depth of 3 meters, and shockproof against falls from 2.0mNote2.
It is equipped with simple operation, the tap control mode of the new sense.
We realize resources-saving and reduce environmental load with enhancing products function.
Note 1: Equivalent to Level 8 protection under the JIS standard, and means that the camera can be used underwater for the time and at the pressure specified by Olympus.
Note 2: The test was conducted using a method based on Olympus quality standards and devised by Olympus on the basis of a U.S. Department of Defense standard for testing military equipment (MIL Standard 81 OF Method 516.5 Selecting Procedure IV).
Major Features as Eco-Products
Hazardous substances-free product
It does not use any materials prohibited by the Environment-related Substances Used in Product Control Rules. No polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used in the electrical insulation of interconnection and structural materials as well, and the lenses are made using eco-glass containing no lead, cadmium or arsenic.
Resource saving
Compared with conventional products, this product consumes about 7% less ones packaging weight and 31% less ones packaging volume, that also contributes less environmental burdens occurring during distribution.
Use of corrugated cardboard for packaging and cushioning
To facilitate recycling, we use only cardboard to package and cushion our products.
Material Labeling
Also to facilitate recycling, information about materials is shown on all plastic parts that are large enough to carry labels.
LCA Results Note 3
Environmental burdens occurring during distribution account for approximately 50% of all environmental burdens during the life of the product.
Note3: Calculated based on the criteria for Olympus digital cameras
Position of Environmentally Conscious Products
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