Computer Giants Boost EWaste Programs www CNN comTECH
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 Take. Back 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?
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