Green Information Technology

Benefits of e-waste IT Research Preparation

RAZA, Mohammad Rizwan – 10667311 UTS, 2008

Agenda • • • • •

E-waste? Four basic principles of e-waste management. Benefits of e-waste. A general recycling process. Summary

E-waste ?  E-waste includes precious metals (Gold, silver, mercury, platinum etc.)  Valuable source for secondary raw materials

 40 Million tons of e-waste which includes Pcs., cathode ray tubes, mobiles, fax etc.1

. Source: Krikke 2008, P.52.

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Pictures universal waste (ca)

E-waste

E-waste

Four Basic Principle of E-waste Management

Reduce Reuse Recycle Refurbish

Benefits of e-waste Profitable business opportunity (1$ Billion Turnover in Europe).1 Growing business opportunity (40% Annual growth).2 Generating employment opportunity (25000 employment in Europe).3 Environmental friendly Benefits charity Certified recyclers Voluntary programs

Source 1,2,3 : Krikke 2008, P.52.

A General Recycling Process Collection

Receiving

Disassembly

Sorting

Disposition

Remarketing

Aim of e-waste recycling 100% recovery of the material Zero landfill

Conclusion

References • • •

http://www.engineering-ed.org/ewaste/documents/e-waste_module_overview.ppt http://www.engineering-ed.org/ewaste/ewaste_matrixlisting_new.htm Krikke, J. 2008, Recycling e-waste: The sky is the limit. Pp.50-55.