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January 2009: Focus on Green IT
The CIOZone digital magazine highlights important articles and special features published on CIOZone.com.
In this issue CIOZone takes a look at one of the computer industry's most prolific products: electronic waste.
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It is one of the computer and electronics industry's most damaging problems. Millions of discarded computers, monitors, printers, televisions and other electronic products continue to be shipped overseas for recycling. Without proper safeguards, men, women and children are being exposed to a toxic mix derived from this industry's eWaste. This week CIOZone will take an in-depth look at the problem and what steps the industry is taking to clean up
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This year some 70 million computers will be sold in the U.S. But what will happen when businesses and people are done using them? The E-Waste Taskforce, of which the CIOZone is a member, is conducting a survey of IT professionals to get a better handle on what's happening with electronic waste disposal. Please take a couple of minutes to fill out the survey.
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This year some 70 million computers will be sold in the U.S. But what will happen when businesses and people are done using them? Ogilvy and Mather CIO and Senior Partner Atefeh (Atti) Riazi has been a champion in getting the industry to take more responsibility for eWaste. In this interactive presentation, she shares an overview of the problem.
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As increasing attention is being focused on the unsafe disposal of used computer equipment, companies are turning to asset recovery companies to ensure proper disposal. As a result, the asset recovery business is booming, with some companies like IBM creating multi-billion dollar sidelines.
Also See:
The ABCs of Recycling?
eWaste: A CIOZone Special Report
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A number of worthwhile environmental initiatives are underway to deal with the eWaste problem, but it can be difficult staying on top of those initiatives. CIOZone presents a roundup of some of the best sources of information on eWaste to help bring you up to date.
Also See:
Code Green: How America and the Earth Can Benefit
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Computer and electronics manufacturers have made significant progress in implementing programs for reclaiming and recycling the products they make, but because there are no standards, there is confusion. CIOZone surveyed the major manufactures on their recycling policies and compiled the results.
Also See:
eWaste: Becoming Part of the Solution
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Old monitors, outdated CPUs, and boxes full of dusty peripherals that accumulate in IT storerooms should be disposed of properly. IT managers should educate themselves on environmental best practices and the legalities involved in disposing of electronic waste.
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