i3 LA08 Techniques and Tools

Activity

Using the purchasing checklist above, research the purchase of the following (note all three items should range from $400 to $2,000)

Write a report that documents your findings and use the following headings:

• Which make and model of product do you recommend?
• Why you made this recommendation?
• Energy efficiency comparison of the products you considered.
• What is the likely energy saving in buying this product?
• Other information you find interesting and relevant.

FRIDGE

Which make and model of product do I recommend?

Electrolux 420L Top Mount Refrigerator – ETM4200SD-R
 

$1,372.00 (+ delivery) [Stan Cash] http://www.stancash.com.au/electrolux-420l-top-mount-refrigerator-etm4200sd.html

Or

$999.00 [Factory Refurbished 2^nd’s World]

http://www.2ndsworld.com.au/fridge-freezer/fridge/top-mount-fridge/seconds-etm4200sdl-fr-id-etm4200sdl-id-ETM4200SDL/

Features

• 315L fridge capacity
• Mark-resistant stainless steel door finish
• Interior fridge light
• Adjustable Spillsafe glass shelves
• Separate temperature controls
• Full-width 'easy glide' deli drawer
• Professionally inspired European styling
• Door close assist
• Adjustable door bins
• 2 Adjustable front rollers & 2 rear rollers
• Full length designer bar handles
• Door bin with twist bottle holder
• Bottle caddy
• Deep bottle door bins
• More environmentally friendly R600a refrigerant
• Full-width easy glide crisper with humidity control
• Best in class energy efficiency

Why I made this recommendation?

This is one of the first 4 star top-mounted fridges in Australia. In 2010 there was an adjustment to Australia’s energy star rating system. As a result, what had been 5 star fridges became 3 star fridges. Electrolux maintained their position of class-leading efficiency with these first 4 star energy rated fridges.

Energy efficiency comparison of the products you considered.   

The Electrolux has an energy consumption of 318 (KWhr/yr). On comparison to Fisher & Paykel – 398L which has an energy consumption of 616 (KWhr/yr) and a 1.5 star rating, and the Westinghouse 420L which uses 456 (KWhr/yr) with a 2.5 star rating.

What is the likely energy saving in buying this product?

The Electrolux 4 star fridges use superior components and non-synthetic refrigerant (R600a) to achieve best in class energy efficiency. The saving are around 40% to that or similar-sized fridges bought 10years ago.

Other information I find interesting and relevant?

This fridge can me purchased with either right or left opening doors.

 

 

PHOTOCOPIER

Which make and model of product do I recommend?

Ricoh MPC2001SP

$1908.85

$1250.00 (Gumtree http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/noble-park-north/printers/photocopier-ricoh-aficio-mpc2000-multifuntion-colour/1051874302) 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcsXEXAT3UQ

Features

• Excellent productivity at 20 pages per minute
• 4.3” Touch screen
• Print to or scan from USB stick or SD card
• Print on stock up to 162 gsm with a quality 600 dpi print resolution
• 1,350 sheets maximum paper capacity
• Feel secure with device request authentication, lock prints or hold them until a password is entered
• Choice of compact, desktop design or as a stand-alone with additional paper trays

Added functionality

• Distribute documents quickly by scanning to email, network folder or URL
• Save money by managing the number of output of individuals and groups with quota setting
• Store selected print, copy, fax (optional) and scan data on the hard disk for easy access to popular documents

Environmentally-minded

• Use less paper and reduce CO₂ emissions with fast double-sided printing
• Low sleep mode power consumption
• Low Energy Star TEC (Typical Electricity Consumption)
• Energy Star compliant

Why I made this recommendation?

Based on the power consumption, this is the most efficient copier.

Power consumption: 65.00kWh/year

Using only 28.96 kgCO₂ per year.  

At Ricoh Australia, they help customers print and manage documents for less - less waste, less cost, less complexity and less CO₂. Environmental management is an essential part of their business culture. They lead the industry with programs that cover everything from product stewardship to recycling, research and environmental education. Ricoh's pioneering efforts in the office automation and imaging industry have been officially recognised globally, with awards including eight consecutive years on the ‘Global 100’ list of the most sustainable corporations. 

Energy efficiency comparison of the products you considered.   

Xerox 6110MFP, Power consumption: 91.00kWh/year

Using 40.56 kgCO₂

Sharp MX3501N, Power consumption: 374.40kWh/year

Using 166.80 kgCO₂

What is the likely energy saving in buying this product?

*see above

Ricoh printers have a lot TEC (typical electricity consumption) rating.

AAPT expects to achieve savings of nearly $750,000 within 4 years, thanks to their Ricoh solution – delivering reductions in power consumption, paper, toner and print devices.

Other information I find interesting and relevant

Zero Waste to Landfill

Zero Waste to Landfill activities are carried out at Ricoh's sites all over the world.

The Ricoh Group defines Zero Waste to Landfill as a 100% resource recovery rate, or no waste used as landfill. Zero Waste to Landfill was achieved at its major production sites in Japan in March 2001 and at production sites outside of Japan in March 2002. Thus, the Group achieved Zero Waste to Landfill at all its major global production sites.

Since then, these activities have been promoted at non-production sites both at home and abroad. At sites that have already achieved Zero Waste to Landfill, efforts are being made to raise the level of Zero Waste to Landfill, including controlling the volume generated and the conversion of waste into useful materials, under the concepts of sustainable environmental management.

 

PRINTER

Which make and model of product do I recommend?

Fuji Xerox ColourQube 8570/8870 Solid Ink Printer

$1,777.00 (ex. GST)
$1,954.70 (incl. GST)

[Media Form http://www.mediaform.com.au/products/fuji-xerox-colorcube-8570-a4-colour-solid-ink-printer-cq8570dn.html]

 

Specifications:

• Print Speed: Up to 40 ppm for monochrome and colour

• Print Resolution: Standard: 525 x 450 dpi Maximum: 2,400 FinePoint™ Maximum Duty Cycle: 85,000 pages/month First-page-out Time: As fast as 5 seconds Memory (Std/Max): 512MB / 2GB

• Processor: 1GHz PDL: PS3, PCL 5c, PDF

• Connectivity: Ethernet 10/100/1000 BaseT Interface, USB 2.0, 802.1x Supported Operating System: Windows® XP SP1, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Mac 10.5+, UNIX Input Paper Weight: 60 to 220gsm

• Media Input Capacity: Standard: 625 sheets Maximum: 2,200 sheets Media Output Capacity: 350 sheets Dimensions (WxDxH): 368 x 406 x 521mm

• Weight: 27.4kg

Features

• The 8570 are excellent for colour, and the 8870 for high volume printing.

• Suitable for home, small and medium businesses;

• Fuji Xerox Phaser 8560 Multifunction (print/copy/scan/fax) Solid Ink printer.

Why I made this recommendation?

This printer is environmentally friendly and produces exceptional colour quality while keeping an eye on the environment. Coupled with its strong ease-of-use, it is an ideal solution for small and medium businesses to achieve high quality colour prints in an extremely easy and reliable way. These printers have fewer parts, so there is less that can go wrong. No paper curling or wrinkling that often plagues inkjet and colour laser printers.

Energy efficiency comparison of the products you considered.   

It produces 90% less waste than a typical colour laser printer, less energy and resources are used during manufacture due to its simplicity and there is no waste or recycling needed afterwards.

What is the likely energy saving in buying this product?

It does use more power (watts) than a standard printer on standby however this is offset by the energy saved in its life cycle and can be further offset by renewable energy.

Other information I find interesting and relevant?

 

The Fuji Xerox ColourQube 8570/8870 Solid Ink Printers are standard printers that do not have any printer cartridges, they uses solid blocks of ink, like crayons, and leaves no waste behind.

Colour: up to 40 ppm

Black: up to 40 ppm

 

References:

Aim. Fuji Xerox Phaser ColorQube 8570 Printer 8570DN. Retrieved from http://www.ausmedia.com.au/Xerox-ColorQube-8570-Solid-Ink.htm

ApplicancesOnline. Fisher & Paykel 389L Fridge. Retrieved from http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/389l-fisher-paykel-upright-freezer-e388rww/

ApplicancesOnline. Westinghouse 420L Fridge. Retrieved from http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/420l-westinghouse-fridge-wtm4200wbrh/

EcoDirectory. Solid Ink Printer, The Most Eco Friendly Printer. Retrieved from http://ecodirectory.com.au/content/solid-ink-printer-most-eco-friendly-printer

Get Price. Electrolux ETM4200SD Refrigerator. Retrieved from http://www.getprice.com.au/electrolux-etm4200sd-refrigerator.htm?gclid=CjwKEAjwpIefBRCuir7wy-f1kCwSJADXBi2akSuG3mVDaH4BEPpRquWLm3BmQPNanz7wqW4IYnOwcRoCsRTw_wcB

Get Price. Xerox Fuji Xerox ColorQube 8570DN Printer. Retrieved from http://www.getprice.com.au/Fuji-Xerox-ColorQube-8570DN-Printer.htm

Ricoh Australia. Retrieved from http://www.ricoh.com.au/about/ricoh-australia

Ricoh MP 2001Sp. Retrieved from http://www.ricoh.com.au/MP_2001SP_-_Main_Features LA08 I

StanCash. Electrolux 420L Fridge. Retrieved from http://www.stancash.com.au/electrolux-420l-top-mount-refrigerator-etm4200sd-1.html