The environment, and the impact of the high-tech industry on the environment, is of increasing concern to ACTi, our employees, our partners and suppliers, governments, and the global community.

ACTi is committed to responsible environmental practices throughout our business and promises to increase the energy efficiency of our operations, reduce waste and protect the environment in communities where we work. We conform to many international standards and make protecting the environment a priority.

We are devoted to fulfill its social responsibility to global environmental preservation through compliance with European Union "Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substance in Electrical and Electronic Equipment" or "RoHS" Directive before July 1, 2006, and with European Union "Restriction on Use of Hazardous Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment" or "WEEE" Directive before Dec.31, 2006.

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Q: Do any ACTi products contain RoHS listed substances?

Yes. Most electrical and electronic products have used basic tin/lead solder technology, and many ACTi products will continue to use lead-based solders under the exemption allowed for network infrastructure equipment.
Small amounts of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB and PBDE can also be found in a few electrical and electronic components.
As of 1st July 2006 RoHS substances in ACTi products will either be less than the specified limit, or will fall under exemption(s) exercised by ACTi.

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Q: What is ACTi roadmap of RoHS implementation?

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Q: How does ACTi verify the materials from vendors are RoHS compliance?

To ensure RoHS-compliance of components, ACTi requests analysis by a third party laboratory or an RoHS-compliance declaration by the manufacturer.

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Q: Does ACTi test all products for every item on the material declarations?

No. If we did that, we would get a very big bill from a laboratory, which most certainly would be passed on to the customer. We rely on information on the concentration of RoHS and other declarable substances in the materials from suppliers. If the information is not available, we can act in two ways: 1. Test each homogeneous material. 2. Stop doing business with that client.

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Q: Does ACTi have capability to produce RoHS compliant products?

Identified lead-free production lines have been ready since November 2005. The lead-free process, including solder paste, solder bar and process control parameters, has been developed and standardized in our manufacturing system.

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Q: How does ACTi ensure the reliability of RoHS products?

Reliability of ACTi products will be analyzed and certified by independent laboratories. Only once certification is complete will ACTi announce the product as RoHS compliant.

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Q: Will there be a cost-up issue associated with the change to RoHS products?

Yes, the cost-up range of RoHS products ranges from 10% to 30%, depending on material and production costs.

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Q: How is ACTi implementing WEEE compliance?

ACTi’s compliance approach varies between EU countries in line with local legislation. Registration; where it is permitted by local legislation, ACTi will register as the national 'producer' for its product sales and report routine sales and take back data in accordance with the local requirements. Where ACTi is not permitted to register as a national 'producer', ACTi is working with third party importers and end-users of its products to ensure that there are valid registrations in place.
Product Take-back; ACTi is building on its existing product return, re-use, and recycling programs to deliver WEEE compliance. In each country affected by WEEE legislation, ACTi is offering a product take back program or has joined a national compliance scheme.

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 Q: What is Product End of Life Management?

Product End of Life Management (or PELM) refers to issues typically associated with the WEEE Directive. PELM may include reuse, refurbishment, recycling, and waste disposal of the product, after it no longer has value to the customer.

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Q: Are ACTi products commercially reusable?

Yes, ACTi products are commercially reusable.

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Q: Are ACTi products commercially recyclable?

Yes, ACTi products are commercially recyclable.

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