AUSTIN, TX -- Venkel recently released two infographics that touch on the prevailing environmental compliance issues in the electronics industry.

“Conflict Minerals 3TG”, a Conflict Minerals infographic, provides a visual overview of the issue. Minerals mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including tungsten, tantalum, tin and gold (often referred to collectively as “3TG”) are coming under scrutiny because of the conditions under which these substances are obtained. Venkel has released the infographic as an educational resource on this important issue.

“This is the second of several infographics pertaining to environmental issues that we intend on releasing as educational resources for interested parties," said Alex Rivera, environmental compliance manager for Venkel. "An infographic of the Conflict Minerals issue is of particular interest since it highlights human rights abuses and not merely issues of the environment. We wanted to do our part in raising awareness, especially among those in our industry, and are hopeful that it will be a helpful tool."

The infographic includes a brief definition of a conflict mineral, a map showing worldwide production of each mineral, the estimated amount of funds that are going to the armed conflict within the DRC and a list of major players involved in the trade of these minerals. Also included is a listing of several human rights groups that have more information on the subject.

Venkel, a supplier of surface mount components, also released an infographic on RoHS, outlining the history and impact of the directive. It includes a timeline that highlights certain milestones from the creation of RoHS to where it is headed in the near future, and facts and figures that illustrate the impact that RoHS has had in reducing 3 commonly used elements in the electronics industry.