At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- understand the environmental impact of computer disposal
- unfortunately electronics do not seem to have a very long shelf life
- buy a new iPad or computer every few years
- where does all the waste go
- if you are fortunate enough to be able to "recycle" something, where does it actually go
- does anyone know where computers go when they are to be "Recycled"?
- answer the following questions in your notebook:
- What is Electronics Products Stewardship Canada?
- List and state the 13 “General Principals” of R2 standard for Electronic Recyclers.
- How can computers actually reduce the amount of pollution?
- Example: how much paper is saved in this class because you do not print off every daily assignment and hand it into me?
- How much pollution is saved if you bought an ebook reader?
- How many books would you have to read on it to at least be neutral?
- work on the weekly assignment