I am currently studying for a BSc Computer Science degree at the University of Bighton. As part of my course I am writing a dissertation on the following subject.
IT and the Environment.
Are Computers as Green as seem ?
I am at the reserch stage of the project at this time and would welcome any information you could provide on any of the following.
i) CFC's in the production of printed circuit boards.
2) Plastic & foam packaging for computers and alternatives
3) Halon based fire extingusters in computer rooms
4) Recycling paper:
i) CD-ROM instead of paper.
ii) On-Line manuals.
iii) Electronic Mail
5) Printers and ground level ozone.
6) Sending of old computer systems to less developed countries
7) Safe battery removal
8) Energy consumption of computer equipment
9) Recycling of printer toer cartridges.
If you could help me with any information on the above, I would be
very grateful. Including any areas you think I may have missed.
