Energy Star is a trusted international label symbolizing superior energy performance of energy efficient electrical equipment.

For imaging equipment stricter criteria came into force April 1 2007 which can be complied with by just 25 percent* of all imaging equipment on the market.

Almost all the models in Sharp's European portfolio comply with the new Energy Star directive. 63 devices, from monochrome copiers through to multifunctional colour devices fulfil the strict criteria, thus helping to cut power costs and protect the environment. In the course of energy saving measures users thereby have clear advantages.

For models complying with the Energy Star criteria go to www.eu-energystar.org

Go to the Sharp press release.

*Energy Star Agreement Official Journal of the European Union 28.12.2006

Sharp LCD-TV with an EU Eco-label

Sharp is the first company to achieve the EU Eco-label for TVs thus demonstrating its commitment to improving our environment.
The Flower is granted only to the products that meet rigorous criteria and demonstrate positive contributions towards a better environment. 
All Sharp TVs that have been awarded the EU Eco-label are listed below together with the Environmental Declaration (TR-70 ECMA).

What makes Sharp product with the EU Eco-label ecologically outstanding?

Sharp TVs with the EU Eco-label use Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) instead of the classical Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). Some of the advantages are:

• Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by  (for details see EU Commission Decision 2002/255/EC; ABl. 2002 L87 S.53, April, 4th 2002)

• the lifetime of the background light is approx. 2.5 times longer than that of a CRT
• TV complies with the chemical requirements of the EU Eco-label

• a minimum of two year functionality is granted in all EU-states

• spare parts will be available after ceasing the production of this model for:
• seven years, for electrical components     
• five years, for mechanical parts
• four years, for decorative parts

What can you do to contribute towards helping to protect the environment?

• Please do not leave your TV in stand-by mode, unplug it when it is not used for a long time. There is zero energy consumption if you unplug your TV.
• The energy consumption in the on-mode can be reduced by lowering the brightness of the backlight when the unit is in operation. This will reduce overall running costs.  

Environmental Declaration