As a newcomer to the ranking Guide, Sharp comes in at number 15 (out of 18). The company scores well on most of the chemicals criteria, already providing examples of models most of whose components are free of PVC and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). For example, all Sharp mobiles (sold in Japan) and many models of LCD TVs are free of PVC, except accessories.
Sharp scores top marks for setting a timeline of the end of 2010 by which it intends to eliminate vinyl plastic (PVC) and all BFRs from its entire product portfolio. To improve its score, Sharp needs to sharpen up its policies and practices on e-waste.
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