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Office,
Commercial and Industry
When computer manufacturers choose styrenic
plastics
Toughness, heat-, scratch-, impact-resistance, smart surface finish, creative
design, cost-effectiveness; these aren't the only qualities of styrenic
plastics. One of the world leaders in computer design and manufacture conducted
a case study on the need to combine in their products top quality, ease
of manufacture, and cost-effectiveness - but with environmental responsibility.
Their decision, justified by reduced cost and increased recyclability, was
to use an integral acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) top cover for their
latest model. In making their decision, the manufacturer considered ABS'
key environmental performance attributes, including energy conservation,
ease of disassembly of materials and recyclability of components and materials.
A study comparing housings for electrical and electronic equipment demonstrated
that the environmental costs in production and at the end of life for styrene-based
housings were one tenth those of aluminum alternatives.
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