2004 Waste Management Leadership Conference The Environmental Effects

2004 Waste Management Leadership Conference The Environmental Effects of Digital Waste Virtual Island Consulting Group presented on May 8, 2004 by Virtual Island Consulting Group

Welcome n n Virtual Island Consulting Group Welcome to the 2004 Waste Management Leadership Conference We are happy you have chosen to attend our session on the Environmental Effects of Digital Waste More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland

Session Agenda n n n Virtual Island Consulting Group n n n E-Waste Social Responsibility E-Waste and Global Issues Energy Conservation Recycle and Reuse Conclusion More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland

The WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and HOW of Digital Waste & the Environment Virtual Island Consulting Group What - E-Waste Who - Social Responsibility Where - E-Waste and Global Issues When - Energy Conservation How - Recycle and Reuse More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland

Our Mission Statement Virtual Island Consulting Group n To present unbiased information to industry leaders on the environmental impact of wastes generated by the computer technology industry. n To serve the industry as a professional resource in managing e-waste More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland

Magnitude of Environmental Effects of E-Waste Virtual Island Consulting Group n National Safety Council estimates that 63 million computers will become obsolete in 2005 n 2, 054, 800 tons of electronic waste is laid to rest in landfills each year. n Nearly 250 million computers will become obsolete in the next five years. More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland

Magnitude of Environmental Effects of E-Waste Virtual Island Consulting Group n Many people discard computers every three to five years. n A small percentage of discard computers are recycled n Mobile phones will be discarded at a rate of 130 million per year by 2005, resulting in 65, 000 tons of waste. More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland

Magnitude of Environmental Effects of E-Waste n Virtual Island Consulting Group TVs and computers can contain an average of four pounds of lead (depending on their size, make, and vintage) as well as other substances of potential concern like chromium, cadmium, mercury, beryllium, nickel, zinc, and brominated flame retardants. More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland

E-Waste - Defined Virtual Island Consulting Group n Electronic equipment that are no longer usable or wanted are known as E-waste. n Electronic waste is also known as brown goods. n E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life. ” More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/ewaste

E-Waste - Growing Concern Virtual Island Consulting Group n Less than 10% of outdated computer products are recycled n contain hazardous materials like lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium n become an environmental health threat when discarded with other household garbage More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/ewaste

E-Waste - Toxicity Virtual Island Consulting Group n Lead - major organ failure n Cadmium - poisoning n Mercury - brain damage n Hexavalent Chromium - DNA damage n PVC (Plastics) - fatal infections n Brominated Flame Retardants - cancer More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/ewaste

Social Responsibility Everyone has Responsibility n n Virtual Island Consulting Group PC manufacturers have been slow to address/monitor detrimental effects of computers on the environment Everyone -- manufacturers, consumers, and government -- must play a role in combating adverse long-term effects of computers More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/social

Social Responsibility Role of PC Manufacturers Virtual Island Consulting Group 1. Develop Industry Standards 2. Manufacture longer-lasting computers 3. Manufacture more upgradable computers More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/social

Social Responsibility Role of Consumers Virtual Island Consulting Group 1. Extend the life their computers by upgrading instead of replacement. This can save five to 20 times more energy than recycling. 2. Use low energy standby modes when the computer is in use 3. Put computer in sleep mode when it is not in use 4. Sell or donate computers versus storing them in the basement More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/social

Social Responsibility Role of Government Virtual Island Consulting Group 1. Serve as catalyst for change among manufacturers and consumers 2. Mandate through legislation, guidelines for both groups 3. Costs may be too high for government to play a serious role More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/social

Social Responsibility Role of PC Manufacturers Virtual Island Consulting Group 1. Develop Industry Standards 2. Manufacture longer-lasting computers 3. Manufacture more upgradable computers More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/social

Global Issues n Virtual Island Consulting Group In a scathing report entitled "Exporting Harm: The Techno-Trashing of Asia, " the groups document what they claim is the damage being done to the land people in Third World and Asian nations by the West's technological waste. More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/global

Global Issues n The United States is the only developed nation that has refused to sign the Basel Convention, a 1989 United Nations treaty calling on countries to sharply limit the export of hazardous waste. Virtual Island Consulting Group More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/global

Global Issues n Virtual Island Consulting Group In America, up to 80 per cent of what the country terms ‘recyclable’ electronics waste is sent to Asia and rather than trying to stop the practice, the US government is actively encouraging it, the report claims. The United States is the only industrialized country that has not ratified the Basel Convention, a United Nations environmental treaty that bans the export of hazardous waste to developing nations. More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/global

Energy Conservation Total Cost of Ownership n n n Virtual Island Consulting Group n Maintenance Repairing Hardware Software Power More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/energy

Energy Consumption n What % of energy consumption is the Internet & Information/communication technology responsible for? Virtual Island Consulting Group More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/energy

Energy Consumption Energy use per Year n Energy Use (per year) · 16% total consumption of California · Total combined electrical generation of NY 6 nuclear power plant Virtual Island Consulting Group n 2010 - - 135 billion k. Wh More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/energy

Energy Consumption Wasted Energy · 100 – 300 k. Wh · APM n IPC Virtual Island Consulting Group More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/energy

Energy Consumption Power Management Systems ·Capable of reducing energy consumption · 25% enable Virtual Island Consulting Group n n Possible savings $0. 0725 per k. Wh More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/energy

Energy Consumption Solutions n n n Turn off computer Use features Energy efficiency Virtual Island Consulting Group More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/energy

Recycle - Reuse Best Option n Virtual Island Consulting Group Many programs accept computer donations (which are generally tax deductible), whereby the computers are refurbished and sent to local schools or organizations in need. More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/recycle

Recycle - Top 10 Resources Virtual Island Consulting Group 1. National Cristina Foundation 2. Gifts in Kind America 3. Return to Usecomputers. com 4. Educational Assistance, Ltd. 5. Goodwill Industries 6. Computers for Schools 7. Salvation Army 8. World Computer Exchange 9. National Safety Council 10. Armed Forces Recruitment Centers More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/topten

Recycle - Is an Environmental Must! n n Virtual Island Consulting Group plastics, glass, steel, gold, lead, mercury, cadmium and fire retardants If thrown away, release toxins to the environment, potentially polluting the groundwater we drink and the air that we breathe. More Information visit: http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/virtualisland/recycle

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Conclusion Lessons to be Learned Virtual Island Consulting Group Donate or reuse Repair or upgrade Sell or Trade Salvage or recycle DON’T - Store or throw away in home waste streams

Conclusion More Information n Virtual Island Consulting Group For more information from Virtual Island, please visit our web-site at http: //geocities. com/jeneeya/ virtualisland

Thank You! n Virtual Island Consulting Group We hope you enjoy the remainder of your 2004 Waste Management Leadership Conference