Power Saving Operation
Sharp's continued aggressiveness in the development of more efficient TV systems has resulted in one generation after another of models with reduced power consumption. Select current Sharp LCD-TV models employ the latest in energy saving design with a dedicated Power Saving mode allowing operation with up to 20% less energy consumption than prior models.
ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products
ENERGY STAR® is a voluntary Environmental Protection Agency program to promote energy efficient products. ENERGY STAR® qualified models are those with advanced technologies which use 10-50% less energy than the standard products in their categories. Sharp manufactures ENERGY STAR® qualified models in a wide range of products, including televisions, computers, copiers, printers, monitors, facsimiles, air conditioners and air purifiers. Many of these models employ specially designed and patented technology developed by Sharp expressly for reducing their energy usage without sacrificing the reliability and features customers expect.
Plug-In to E-Cycling Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Plug-In to eCycling” program is a voluntary partnership created to reduce the environmental impact of electronic products during their production, use and disposal, The EPA partners with electronics manufacturers, retailers, recyclers and government agencies to collect and safely recycle used equipment such as cell phones, computers and audio and video equipment. Sharp has actively participated in the program since its inception in 2003, and has been recognized by the EPA for its performance in this program every year from 2003 to the present.
Energy Efficient Product Transportation
Sharp was one of the first members of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay™ Transport Partnership program. This voluntary alliance establishes incentives for fuel efficiency improvements and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through creating partnerships, reducing unnecessary engine idling, and increasing the efficiency and use of rail and intermodal operations. The EPA recognized Sharp’s legacy of environmental responsibility with its “SmartWay Excellence Award” in 2006 and 2007.
EPA’s Performance Track Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Performance Track Program recognizes and drives environmental excellence by encouraging facilities with strong environmental records to go above and beyond their legal requirements. Sharp Manufacturing Company of America, a Division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has been a proud member of Performance Track since 2005.