Eco HD and Energy Star:
Current version 4.0 ENERGY STAR TV product specifications require that all qualified televisions address both active and standby power (when your TV is on and off). All 2010 VIZIO HDTVs models meet or exceed the current minimum standards.
VIZIO Partners with MRM
VIZIO is proud to participate nationally and abide by state and federal requirements relating to appropriate disposal of electronic waste (“e-waste”). Although multiple e-waste recyclers exist around the nation, we have developed a new partnership with Manufacturers Recycling Management Company (MRM) who is able to assist in collection efforts within the United States. Mail-back, retail drop-off, and local events are encouraged through MRM, details can be found by visiting the MRM website directly at:
www.mrm.ecotakeback.com or toll free at (888) 769-0149.
For California customers, please click here: www.e-recycle.org
Mercury Free Products
All VIZIO TruLED™ products are mercury free. The display’s backlight is environmentally-friendly due to the fact that LED backlights do not utilize mercury.
USING GREENER METHODS
- The VIZIO 32”, 37” and 42” HDTVs for 2010 uses 45% LESS on-power than the 2009 models.
- VIZIO’s VF551XVT with TruLED consumes 50% less energy* and is Mercury Free.
- Our User Manuals are printed with vegetable based inks and the HDTV boxes are made from recycled cardboard.
- We are replacing the foam packing with ‘egg carton’ type packing in our smaller TVs.
- Our products are RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) compliant.
- Our LCD panel glass is Halogen and Arsenic free.
- All of our 42” HDTVs use less power than a 75W light bulb, our 22” HDTVs use much less power than a 60W light bulb and our 19” HDTV uses less than a 25W light bulb!
*Exceed current Energy Star Guidelines by 50%.