EPEAT evaluates electronic products in relation to 51 total environmental criteria, about half are mandatory and half are voluntary. I don't remember seeing the logo ever, but it looks like a pretty solid program with checks-and-balances designed to keep it real and credible.
Like anything, people are bound to abuse the system, as it's valuable in winning big government and other procurement bids and to being seen as "green" by the market. But it's a great program to point procurement people to help them take the first step in sustainable businesses - vote with your dollars.
ZDNet notes that Dell tooted its horn about its newest EPEAT product - a cool-looking hybrid (the other king) desktop computer.
Other solid programs for sustainable purchasing include ENERGY STAR (which EPEAT includes), FEMP (Fed. Energy Mgmnt Program), and the NRDC Greening Advisor.
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