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Environment
Our environmental mission statement
Gigaset Communications GmbH assumes social responsibility and is actively com-
mitted to a better world. Our ideas, technologies and actions serve people, society
and the environment. The aim of our global activity is to secure sustainable life
resources for humanity. We are committed to a responsibility for our products that
comprises their entire life cycle. The environmental impact of products, including
their manufacture, procurement, distribution, utilization, service and disposal, are
already evaluated during product and process design.
Further information on environmentally friendly products and processes is availa-
ble on the Internet at www.gigaset.co
Environmental management system
Gigaset Communications GmbH is certified pursuant to the inter-
national standards EN 14001 and ISO 9001.
ISO 14001 (Environment):
certified since September 2007 by TüV
SÜD Management Service GmbH.
ISO 9001 (Quality):
certified since 17/02/1994 by TüV Süd Man-
agement Service GmbH.
Ecological energy consumption
The use of ECO DECT (
) saves energy and makes an active contribution
towards protecting the environment.
Disposal
Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the local
waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained from your local author-
ity.
All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the
municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the gov-
ernment or the local authorities.
IThis crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product means the
product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The correct disposal and separate collection of your old appliance
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the envi-
ronment and human health. It is a precondition for reuse and recy-
cling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact
your local council refuse centre or the original supplier of the product.