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Computer Giants Boost E-Waste Programs . www.CNN.com/TECH/. Tom Rollino HTM 304 “IT in the News”. Quick Overview. Old electronics causing problems The people getting angry and sick Big computer companies making changes More customers wanting eco-friendly products
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Computer Giants Boost E-Waste Programs www.CNN.com/TECH/ Tom Rollino HTM 304 “IT in the News”
Quick Overview • Old electronics causing problems • The people getting angry and sick • Big computer companies making changes • More customers wanting eco-friendly products • Price’s may go up for R&D
The Problem • Old computer technology dumped • PC’s • Servers • Printers • Workers breaking equipment apart • Contain toxic stews and chemicals: • Lead • Mercury • Cadmium • Etc…
What’s Happening • About 2 million tons of electronic waste in 2005 • About 133,000 PCs are discarded each day in the US • 80% of electronic waste shipped overseas • Only 10-15% of waste is being recycled
Who’s Recycling… • Many non-profit groups • Computer TakeBack Campaign • Hewlett Packard • Recycled 164 million pounds • Dell • Recovers 80 million pounds in 2005
The Solution • HP & Dell using more eco-friendly components and recycling old products • Making more energy efficient products • Eco-friendly packaging • Requiring “take-back” programs • Illegal is throw out nearly any electronics
Changes to Computers • Energy efficient computers • Easier to recycle • Less toxins • Eco-friendly packaging
Effect on the Industry • HP still charging to recycle • But customers get coupons • May cause higher prices in PC’s etc. • Good for Business • Customers want best for the environment • Customer loyalty
The Questions • What is the IT in question? How does it work? • What are the most valuable business applications of the IT? • What are the significant limitations of the IT?
Don’t be an idiot • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJU2zut9WVk …short • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eQQTFSbjM0 … long