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Power Saving Operation
 Sharp's continued aggressiveness in the development of more efficient TV systems
has resulted in one generation after another of models with reduced power consumption.
Select current Sharp LCD-TV models employ the latest in energy saving design with
a dedicated Power Saving mode allowing operation with up to 20% less energy consumption
than prior models.
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ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products
 ENERGY STAR® is a voluntary Environmental Protection Agency program to promote
energy efficient products. ENERGY STAR® qualified models are those with advanced
technologies which use 10-50% less energy than the standard products in their
categories. Sharp manufactures ENERGY STAR® qualified models in a wide range of
products, including televisions, computers, copiers, printers, monitors, facsimiles,
air conditioners and air purifiers. Many of these models employ specially designed
and patented technology developed by Sharp expressly for reducing their energy
usage without sacrificing the reliability and features customers expect.
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Plug-In to E-Cycling Program
 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Plug-In to eCycling” program is
a voluntary partnership created to reduce the environmental impact of electronic
products during their production, use and disposal, The EPA partners with electronics
manufacturers, retailers, recyclers and government agencies to collect and safely
recycle used equipment such as cell phones, computers and audio and video equipment.
Sharp has actively participated in the program since its inception in 2003, and
has been recognized by the EPA for its performance in this program every year
from 2003 to the present.
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Energy Efficient Product Transportation
 Sharp was one of the first members of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
SmartWay™ Transport Partnership program. This voluntary alliance establishes incentives
for fuel efficiency improvements and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through
creating partnerships, reducing unnecessary engine idling, and increasing the
efficiency and use of rail and intermodal operations. The EPA recognized Sharp’s
legacy of environmental responsibility with its “SmartWay Excellence Award” in
2006 and 2007.
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EPA’s Performance Track Program
 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Performance Track Program recognizes
and drives environmental excellence by encouraging facilities with strong environmental
records to go above and beyond their legal requirements. Sharp Manufacturing Company
of America, a Division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has been a proud member
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