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steps to reduce electronic waste

5, Mar 2010

On Tuesday, I talked about the escalating problem of electronic waste and how product life cycle, including disposal and consumption habits are contributing exponentially.
I have discussed consumption in great detail but for the last couple days, I’ve been contemplating actions that reduce electronic waste and how we can implement solutions.
I’ve decided to create a blueprint, [...]

the hazards of electronic waste

2, Mar 2010

After talking about the merits and issues with online media, I thought I’d follow up with a quick overview on the hazards of electronic waste. These hazards have been posing a threat for several decades and most of us are oblivious  – we turn our heads.
As manufacturers produce more and more electronic equipment, computers, monitors, [...]

environmental burden of online media

26, Feb 2010

While the benefits are plentiful, there is also a burden of online media. There is a cost to using online media in the consumption of power. Much of that power is still fueled by traditional hydro generation including coal and water. Nuclear, though cited as clean has it’s dangers – just look at Chernobyl and [...]


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