I started browsing through others blogs to get my mind going again, and found
that
people are looking at our blog as well. Lindsy’s blog on Oprah was circulating
on other
blogs. I see why that is a subject that can get a response from almost anyone,
especially anyone with kids or like all of us going into the teaching field.
I also came across a posting by Ryan that had me thinking about something that I
never
really thought of specifically, “Computer Trash”. This is a ever growing
problem espcially
when new models and electronics and being pumped out every day. Where does all
the
outdated technology go. There is reports that it is being dumped into some 3rd
world
countries and causing toxin levels to be over 300 times the that is allowed by
the Health
Organization Standards! 300 TIMES! Wow that reallt caught my attention. The
report
also mentioned the high level of cancer that is developing among the people that
live in
these areas. That is just crazy. I know there are a few programs out there
that take in
computer and refurbish them and send them to schools in need, but that is doing
so little
in the long run. Japan has created a law that requires 3/4 of equipment
components to
be recyclable or reusable. Now there is a leader and a good start. Now just to
get
others to follow and set up programs and recycling depots that can use the
computers or
parts until they no longer function, then have them disposed or recycled further
to
reduce the harful effect that is going to creep up on society and become and
epidemic.
To view this story in further detail visit:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/news/national/2002/10/21/Consumers/hitechtrash.html
Janick
