The surge of heat and melting of ice in the north as well as the unpredictable and fast changes of climate around the world didn’t go unnoticed. The ecological drive providing care to both natural resources and maintenance of quality environment then came to plan, the implementation of EURO 5 Standards – goals to save the planet, the people, and both. One factor found critical to the environment and its people is chemical releases from motors – machines and cars alike. Focusing on transportation means, several standards has been established hopefully to hinder the bad chemical gases mounting each time.

With motor vehicle count skyrocketing for the past few years resulting to the reduction of excellent air quality, the EU then implemented a strict standard regarding pollutant emissions from both diesel and petrol cars. This secures the deflation of pollutants such as carbon oxide and particulate matter. Particulate matter, as meant, are tiny particles that mixes with air and when inhaled by individual/s, may result to respiratory and/or cardiovascular diseases. These toxic chemicals coming from vehicles also negate the initiative of our ecological rubrics.

Fortunately, in 1993, the EU stepped forward to solve the air contamination concerns coming from vehicle discharges. From EURO 1 to the EURO 5 standards, effective in 2008, further limit the originally set EURO 4 restrictions against carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbons, and particulate matters to aid in redeeming a better air value. In the year 2009, it was implemented that cars of new models are supposed to pass such EURO standards for it to be released. Accordingly, in 2011, all new cars be it a new model or a previous one, is bound to observe the rule in air quality saving.

What changed from EURO 4?

Diesel Engine Optimization. The pollutants called Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) and Particulate Matter are discharges from diesel cars and these particulate emissions are deflated by 80% compared to EURO 4. While cutting 250mg/kg to 180mg/kg of NOx releases.

Mandatory particulate filters. Through this process of change and innovation, filters for exhaust tubes were established. These then became compulsory to EURO 5 unlike the lenient EURO 4.

Extended exemptions for social vehicles. Since ambulance and social cars/SUVs are made for the public, they are permitted and have an allowance of three years to comply with the standards.

Incentives from tax. To reduce unhealthy emissions, tax incentives has been recognized. This is to motivate car makers to create a more standard fitting automobile for the people.

International participation. These said principles has been adopted by Asian countries for their vehicle emission standards. Hence a more extensive range of environment care drive for all.

How Does EURO 5 Standards Influence Packaging and Distribution?

For distributors and manufacturer of tools to be shipped locally and internationally, one of the primary responsibility is to promote the wellness of individuals. It is a duty to innovate and secure the safety of the next generation. Obliging with the terms of the EURO 5 standards then gives packaging and distribution the essence of prestige. As the compliance herewith is a sign of not just being smart and creative but also being aware and accountable.

These rubrics has been set out and new stringent legal requirements are made better every time, from the EURO 1 to EURO 5 standards. As a supplier of products and tools, it is with pride we deliver our goods to our partners with air saving top of mind.

A simple gesture to help contribute to our environment, our people, and our associates with quality air to breathe for a living.

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