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Printed on recycled paper Results of the study 5 All rights reserved – 2007 – Uniross Source: Uniross study carried out by Bio Intelligence Service III Partners Presentation of Bio Intelligence Service Founded in 1989, Bio Intelligence Service is one of the best known specialists in Europe for studies and consulting in the field of product environment and health information. A pioneer in the field of life cycle analysis, Bio Intelligence Service now offers public and private decision-makers, a wide range of services in the field of quantifying the environmental impact of products and eco-design. Their mission is highly varied, ranging from environmental evaluation, to the design and realisation of environmental labelling of products. This study was carried out by Bio Intelligence Service on behalf of <strong>UNIROSS</strong> Critical review by the Fraunhofer Institute (IZM) The Fraunhofer Institute is recognised internationally in the development of future technologies applied to the electronics sector. The Fraunhofer Institute has strong technical expertise in this sector, including eco-design procedures. The Institute carries out many research and development projects with industries, notably in the following fields: Integrated system technologies, Materials and Reliability, Design and sustainable development.
Printed on recycled paper FOCUS FOCUS The market 6 The rechargeable battery market: Expansion in use and growth We have more and more battery-operated devices today: 18 devices per household in Europe in 2002 23 devices per household in Europe in 2006 80 % of consumers say they are ready to use rechargeables* * Focus group research 2006 1. Manufacturer’s data 2. In France, UK, Germany and Italy Today, almost every household use batteries. For example, 83% of the European regularly use batteries: this represents a total of 12 batteries per person per year that are bought and can then be thrown away 1 . Faced with this explosion in needs and expectations amongst responsible consumers, rechargeable batteries offer an alternative for the future vs. disposable batteries. With a growth in volume of 20% between 2005 and 2006, the European market for rechargeable batteries is exploding. Innovation and responsibility now defines this particularly dynamic market, with a search for high-performance products which are more environmentally friendly. A profitable context 1. Multiplying uses Animated toys, electronic games, multiple remote controls, MP3 players or household equipment: the use of batteries is increasing in the everyday life of European households. While disposable batteries still account for the large majority, rechargeable energy solutions (chargers and rechargeable batteries) constitute a fast growing segment. <strong>UNIROSS</strong> rechargeable batteries meet the needs of the European people in terms of energy consumption: extended use, practicality (always available at home) and financial savings (the purchase of rechargeable batteries and a charger pays for itself after 5 uses). Lastly, rechargeable batteries provide real performance, notably thanks to the latest technological evolutions: since a rechargeable battery enables people take 5 times more photographs with a digital camera, for example, than a disposable battery. 2. Environmental sensitivity At a time when the environmental sensitivity of the European no longer needs proving and the public authorities are stressing the need for a change in our behaviour, the choice of rechargeable batteries constitutes a simple, responsible alternative for everyday consumption. The results of the <strong>UNIROSS</strong> study show that the environmental impact of rechargeable batteries is up to 32 times less than that of disposable batteries, throughout their life cycle.
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