Computer related environmental issues (e-waste)
- 2. E- Waste E-waste is electronic products that are unwanted, not working, and nearing or at the end of their “useful life.” Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are everyday electronic products. 2
- 3. List of Common E-waste Items ⪢ Home Appliances ⪢ Communications and Information Technology ⪢ Electronic Utilities ⪢ Office and Medical Equipment 3
- 4. Do you know about 3R concept? 4 Reduce
- 5. 1. Reduce
- 6. “We can't achieve zero waste without reuse. MaryEllen Etienne 6
- 7. 7 Re-evaluate Do you really need that extra gadget? Try finding one device with multiple functions. Extend the life of your electronics Keep your device clean, and avoid overcharging the battery. low Look for products labeled Energy Star or certified by the EPEAT Buy environmentally friendly electronics Help to children safety initiatives, environmental causes, and more Donate used electronics to social program How we can reduce e-waste?
- 8. 2. Reuse
- 9. 9 What is Reuse ? Most people are familiar with the phrase "reduce, reuse, recycle," even more so around Earth Day each year. Applying it to the life cycle of computers and other IT equipment can be an important way for all organizations to have a positive impact, regardless of whether their primary focus is on sustainability. While reducing technology use may not be a realistic goal for most organizations, the philosophy behind "reduce" and "reuse" is similar. Organizations can invest some IT budget in high-quality refurbished (reused) equipment and reduce the amount of new equipment they purchase. In this way, they can minimize the environmental impact of extraction and disposal at both ends of the IT asset life cycle. While certain parts, such as the CPU, GPU, and RAM may not match the efficiency of their more advanced counterparts, the motherboard and storage drive can be reused in the construction of new computers. Building a new PC is fun, exciting, and . . . expensive. After you’ve built a few desktops, all those new boxes of Corsair, NVIDIA, and Intel gear can lose their luster—especially after you tally up the bill.
- 10. 3. Recycle
- 11. 11 Recycle Education The second most important solution is to educate people about how important recycling is for e-waste. It can begin with setting an example, making a commitment on your own to take any electronic device you have that’s no longer wanted or being used, and bring it to a recycling firm rather than throw it out with your regular trash or toss it in a desk drawer. Teach It’s important to spread that message to your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers, but it’s also important to get the message to our future leaders — our children. Keep Learning Just as the technology that creates smartphones and other devices keeps changing, the same is true when it comes to e-waste. The European Union has established new goals for increasing e-waste recycling rates.
- 12. What components can we recycle 12 Plastic Metal Glass Mercury Circuit Boards Hard Disk Toner and Ink Cartridges Batteries Benefits of E-waste Recycling 1.E-waste Recycling Helps to Conserve Available Natural Resources 2.Reduces Landfill Sites 3.Prevents Toxic Chemicals from Polluting the Ecosystem 4.Creates New Business & Employment Opportunities 5. E waste recycling helps reduce air pollution