computers

E-Waste: the truth about Windows

Posted by jossc — 4 December 2007 at 3:27pm - Comments

Question: switching from a computer running on Windows to one running on Linux could slash computer-generated e-waste levels by 50 per cent. True or false?

And the answer is (cue long drawn-out tension building drumroll): TRUE!

Article tagged as: computers, e-waste, microsoft, open source, technology, toxics, windows

Electronics companies clean up their acts

Posted by bex — 20 September 2007 at 2:18pm - Comments

It's that time again; we've just released our latest quarterly Greener Electronics Guide, which ranks manufacturers on their toxics and recycling policies and practices.

Article tagged as: apple, computers, dell, e-waste, green electronics guide, greenmyapple, hewlett packard, lenovo, nokia, sony ericsson, toxics

Toxic tea party

Posted by jossc — 30 July 2007 at 4:45pm - Comments

Toxic team made from poisoned local ground water, Guiya, SE China

One of the most serious consequences of the dramatic floods which swamped parts of England in recent weeks was the loss of clean drinking water. Even now that the citizens of Tewkesbury have running water once again, it will be a few more days before they can safely start drinking their tap water.

Article tagged as: china, computers, e-waste, toxics

Macs now come in green

Posted by jamie — 3 May 2007 at 11:18am - Comments

Tasty news from Apple

Article tagged as: apple, computers, e-waste, greenmyapple, successes, toxics

Dell commit to "greener" PCs but survey shows computer users demand even

Last edited 26 June 2006 at 8:00am
26 June, 2006

Companies should be held responsible for dealing with hazardous waste from discarded PCs, say consumers

Amsterdam, 26 June 2006 - Computer giant Dell's announcement that it will remove key toxic chemicals from its PCs,laptops and other products is welcomed by Greenpeace, which is waging a campaign to pressure electronics manufacturers into making their products more environmentally friendly, and to tackle the mounting crisis of toxic e-waste.

Article tagged as: computers, dell, press releases, toxics

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