Sustainable Electronics TIG

2020 iNEMI Sustainable Electronics Technical Plan (members only)

Webinar Presentation (with link to audio recording): Sustainable Electronics Roadmap: Gap Analysis & Potential Projects; February 19, 2020 (members only) 


Environmental issues have been at the forefront in the electronics manufacturing industry for more than a decade, and iNEMI has played a leadership role in helping the industry make significant transitions, first with lead-free and then with halogen-free. Our proactive, member-driven environmental projects focus on closing technology gaps while attacking problems with scientific depth and rigor to develop solutions that are both far-reaching and sustainable. Our goal is to provide low-cost electronic assembly processes that encompass environmental attributes and meet current and future regulations.

Active Projects and Initiatives

• Eco-Impact Estimator, Phase 3
• Non-Physical Data Destruction for Enterprise Storage (on hold)
• Reuse and Recycling Metrics, Phase 2 (completed)
• Value Recovery from Used Electronics, Phase 2 (completed)
• Extended Reliability Assessment for Electronic Components (in development)

Previous Projects

• Alternative Materials Assessment
• Eco-Impact Evaluator for ICT Equipment, Phase 2 (LCA Estimator Tool Development)
• HFR-Free Leadership Program
  • HFR-Free PCB Materials, Phase 2
  • HFR-Free Signal Integrity, Phase 2
• Metals Recycling
• PVC Alternatives
• Rare Earth Metals Assessment and Supply Chain Actions
• Repair and Recycling Metrics
• Reuse and Recycling Metrics, Phase 2
• Value Recovery from Used Electronics
• Value Recovery from Used Electronics, Phase 2