by Olive Keogh, Irish Times
iAMECO (pronounced I am eco) is an Irish-made desktop computer with a social conscience. Its carbon footprint is only 30 per cent that of a normal desktop PC; it is highly energy efficient, 98 per cent recyclable, virtually silent when operating and contains no mercury, lead, PVC, plastics or flame retardants. All of these green credentials add up to iameco becoming the first Class B computer (covers all integrated office and home computers) to be awarded the EU Eco Label. The company behind iameco is MicroPro, an eco-aware computer business employing 25 people in Dublin. Unhappy about the short lifespan of computers, coupled with the amount of waste they create when disposed of, the company set itself the task of designing a prototype PC with a reduced environmental impact and longer life that would meet both EU Eco-Label and Eco-Design criteria. iameco has a lifespan of around 10 years and is now on the market at €850 (plus VAT) with an additional cost for software of around €100. The product is manufactured in Galway and its wooden housing is made from sustainable forestry.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/innovation/2012/0224/1224312020430.html
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