Olympus Eco-Products : Pen series Digital Camera E-P1
This product complies with Micro Four Thirds standard. It is achieved high-resolution and substantial reduction in size and weight that made a clear distinction from Compact Digital Camera.
It is realized to save resources highly by reform of ones system and device.
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 the lenses are made using eco-glass containing no lead, cadmium or arsenic.
Resource saving
It is reduced in size and weight by taking advantage of Micro Four Thirds standard feature, 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 Note1
Environmental burdens occurring during distribution account for approximately 50% of all environmental burdens during the life of the product.
Note1: Calculated based on the criteria for Olympus digital cameras
Position of Environmentally Conscious Products
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