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| Course: | CHOICE Educational Material |
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| Date: | Saturday, 30 November 2024, 4:55 AM |
HOW IT WORKS - Computer Recycling
Description
A video describing the importance of IT devices recycling and how it is made. It also describes the how the precious metals they contain can be recovered through recycling.
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Topics covered
IT devices recycling, sustainability, Sustainable habits, Green IT
Relevance
Promoting sustainable lifestyle and raising awareness on the environmental impact of information technology
The explosive problem with recycling old electronics
Description
The Post's Geoffrey A. Fowler visits an e-waste warehouse where favorite gadgets, like an iPad, are recycled. He presents the recycling challenges mainly related with lithium battery recycling.
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Topics covered
IT devices recycling, sustainability, Sustainable habits
Relevance
Promoting sustainable lifestyle and raising awareness on the environmental impact of information technology
How e-Waste Is Recycled
Description
A presentation on how e-waste gets recycled. For example, computers, televisions and printers are shredded and the outcome is metal, plastic and circuit boards.
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Topics covered
IT devices recycling, sustainability, Sustainable habits
Relevance
Promoting sustainable lifestyle and raising awareness on the environmental impact of information technology
A New Circular Vision for Electronics. Time for a Global Reboot
Description
This document tries to define the concept of e-waste, describe the current problem of e-waste on a global scale, its impact on the environment and on the other side to highlight economic opportunities created by their proper management and handling.
Link
https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_A_New_Circular_Vision_for_Electronics.pdf
Topics covered
IT devices recycling, sustainability, Sustainable habits
Relevance
Promoting sustainable lifestyle and raising awareness on the environmental impact of information technology, Global citizenship