History of Green Computing:
Green computing first originated with the launch of the first green computing program: Energy Star. Energy Star started in 1922, and it was the first voluntary label awarded to computer products. The “sleep mode” function was a result of green computing research. Then, in 1977, the Kyoto Project was founded. The Kyoto Project was a promise made by many countries stating that they would reduce the emissions of the following greenhouse gases: Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N2O), Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). Then, in 2003, the reduction of Hazardous Substances Directive was created. RoHs basically limits the amount of certain hazardous metals released into the environment. These metals include: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl.
What is e-waste and what effect does it have on the environment?
E-waste is any electronic device that is not longer useful to the owner. E-waste can be laptops, computers, televisions, copy machines, etc. Many people do not realize that e-waste can be recycled, but instead throw their electronic devices in landfills where they can harm the environment and even human life.There are many harmful chemicals that can be released into the environment when e-waste is thrown in landfills. One is lead, which is known to cause brain damage. Lead also disturbs the natural functions of water and soil systems. Mercury can break down into methyl-mercury when it is released into the environment. Methyl-mercury is a highly toxic substance. Cadmium is another chemical found in e-waste that can cause cancer. Beryllium is a metal that can cause lung cancer in humans. Arsenic is a known carcinogen and poison, and PVCs (Polyvinyl Chloride) are a hazardous chemical additive. It is much more eco-friendly and safer to recycle e-waste so that the release of hazardous chemicals can be prevented.
Green computing first originated with the launch of the first green computing program: Energy Star. Energy Star started in 1922, and it was the first voluntary label awarded to computer products. The “sleep mode” function was a result of green computing research. Then, in 1977, the Kyoto Project was founded. The Kyoto Project was a promise made by many countries stating that they would reduce the emissions of the following greenhouse gases: Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N2O), Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). Then, in 2003, the reduction of Hazardous Substances Directive was created. RoHs basically limits the amount of certain hazardous metals released into the environment. These metals include: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl.
What is e-waste and what effect does it have on the environment?
E-waste is any electronic device that is not longer useful to the owner. E-waste can be laptops, computers, televisions, copy machines, etc. Many people do not realize that e-waste can be recycled, but instead throw their electronic devices in landfills where they can harm the environment and even human life.There are many harmful chemicals that can be released into the environment when e-waste is thrown in landfills. One is lead, which is known to cause brain damage. Lead also disturbs the natural functions of water and soil systems. Mercury can break down into methyl-mercury when it is released into the environment. Methyl-mercury is a highly toxic substance. Cadmium is another chemical found in e-waste that can cause cancer. Beryllium is a metal that can cause lung cancer in humans. Arsenic is a known carcinogen and poison, and PVCs (Polyvinyl Chloride) are a hazardous chemical additive. It is much more eco-friendly and safer to recycle e-waste so that the release of hazardous chemicals can be prevented.
J Pius-Alonee
THS
2/21/13
THS
2/21/13