Titlebook: Computers and the Environment: Understanding and Managing their Impacts; Ruediger Kuehr,Eric Williams Textbook 2003 Springer Science+Busin

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Textbook 2003ogies for recycling, consumer behaviour, strategies of computer manufacturing firms, and government policies. One conclusion is that extending the lifespan of computers (e.g. through reselling) is an environmentally and economically effective strategy that deserves more attention from governments, firms and the general public.

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Environmental Impacts in the Production of Personal Computers,stion: What are the types and extent of the environmental impacts associated with making a computer? This examination will also consider hazardous materials that may leach from end-of-life computers in landfills. While this is ultimately a disposal issue, the materials are put in the computer at the production stage so should be considered here.

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