Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), one of the world’s largest motherboard, barebone system and notebook manufacturers, has launched the ECS Green Competitive Advantage and Quality Plan. The initiative starts from the early engineering and product design stages, and includes the use of non-toxic materials, eco-friendly designs, and easier disassembly and recycling. ECS claims that its plan complies with the RoHS Directive on non-toxic components, and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive on disassembly and recycling. More