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Information Technology
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Introduction
Information age or computer age
Information technology
Business value
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Facts
US alone exports 80% of itse-waste to China, Indiaand Pakistan
India generate 8 lakh tonnesof e-waste every year= 110 million laptops
Large e-waste centres existin Delhi, Meerut, Ferozabad,Chennai, Bangalore andMumbai
Bangalore alone generates400,000 batteries as e-wasteevery month.
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Positive aspects of IT Reduction in consumption of paper
Use of digital database
Uses of e-books
Less letters more calls, SMSs and e-mails
Less greeting cards more online and textwishes
Reduction of use of writing and printing inks
Reduction in transportation
data transfer through e-mails, FAX, telephonesand cell phones
shopping through e-marts
banking through e-banking and ATMs
use of TELEMEDICINE
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compact space, reduction incutting of trees
Monitoring and controlling
changes in the Earthsenvironment through satellites
Spreading awareness regarding
environment by using television,internet, radio channels andmessages.
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Negative aspects of IT
Computers :
Every single computer requires about 1.8 tonnes of
chemicals, fossil fuels and water for its manufacture.
Emission of about 0.1 tonne of carbon dioxide in ayear.
2 per cent of worlds total carbon dioxide emissions
Global warming
Dumping of old computers in landfills
Soil pollution
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Electronic and electrical devices in IT
E- Waste from IT
Discarded electronic or electrical devices ortheir parts Such as Discarded Computers,
Televisions, Monitors, Laptops, Cell Phones,
VCRs, Stereos, Copiers, Fax machines.
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The cathode ray tubes (CRTs), which containsignificant amounts of lead.
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) are illuminated
by mercury-filled panels. Circuitry contain chromium, copper, and lead
that exceed regulatory limits.
The batteries contain such as lead, nickel,cadmium, silver, lithium, and other dangerousmetals.
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Mobile Towers
Mobile radiation:
Effects on environment Farm animals - Dairy cows
Decreased milk production
spontaneous abortions
reproductive problems
general declines in overall health.
Sheep, dogs, cats, rabbits living near base stationsaffected.
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Effects on environment Birds Interfere withnavigation, reproduction, thin shells.
London - 75% fall sparrow population, fall in
Pigeons, swans, white stork, rock dove.Effects on Honey bees Colony Collapse Disorder
(CCD):
oAbrupt disappearance of bees.
oCannot find their way back to hive due disruption inintercellular communication.
oCCD has hit US (up to 70 %), England (54% fall),Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Scotland,Wales, Kerala etc.
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TCS
Waste Management Policy:
Being an IT-centric organization, contributes majorly
to global electronic waste. Reaffirming our
commitment to environmental protection, and in
accordance with the stringent standards we set
ourselves, the e Waste Management Policy reflects our
objectives and practices toward this end
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TCS efforts
Reduction of waste at source
Reuse of material wherever possible
Recycling Purchasing products with recycled content
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Case
An electronics recycling company and its two
top executives were convicted of lying to
customers.docx
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Eco Reco
Protect the health and safety of our employees,customers, vendors, visitors & public.
Avoid damage to the environment.
Monitor and continually improve quality of ourservices & processes for the betterment of society.
Identify hazards, analyze their impact in QHSEperformance and implement controls to reduce risk,minimizing losses or damage to people, environment,equipment, products and assets.
Comply with applicable legislation and regulations inthe locations where we operate.
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Eco Reco
Twin-shaft shredder
Magnetic band
Metal Extraction Data destruction vehicle
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Recommendations
The IT related industries (esp. the
manufacturing ones) should reduce the use of
toxic substances in products.
Recycling plants and collection centres should
be set up .
Do not DESIGN TO Dump ! Instead, DESIGN TO
LAST !!!
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Conclusion
While computers and monitors are considered anecessity in developed societies, the wastestream generated from obsolete electronicsis detrimental to both local ecosystems and the
global environment.
Policy decisions and market mechanismsdesigned to deal with the growth of this sector
can help dealing with the associatedconsequences ofe-waste, but it does nothing toaddress the root cause of the problem, namely,the growth itself.
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