I used Google as my search engine because that is what I am familiar with and can work efficiently in.
These are the exact search terms that I used: "computer parts that create ewaste", "threats of e waste on health"
This is one of the most useful websites that I found: http://www.ban.org/E-waste/technotrashfinalcomp.pdf
- What individual or organization is responsible for the site and what is their purpose or mission?
- Basel Action Network and Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
- How is the site funded?
- Study was funded by Toxics Link India, SCOPE, Greenpeace China.
- How current is the information?
- This document was published on 2002-02-25
- What useful information about how your technology works is there on the site? Be sure to note any useful images and diagrams that would help explain and translate technical information for an audience of your peers.
- On page 44 there is a rundown of each different toxic material in an average personal computer. It provides the content, recycling efficiency, the weight of the material, and where in the computer it is found. There are then stats about the content of these toxins in soil and water at various locations. On page 6 there is a very simple table that would be perfect for our slideshow. Overall I think this website is very helpful. Not only does it provide some stats on ewaste content in personal computers but it also helps to describe why ewaste is a problem, where it comes from, where it goes, and the hazards of each toxin.
- Given your answers to the questions above, what kind of information might be missing or unreliable on the site? What other kinds of sites should you search for that might provide the missing information?
- It is from 2002 so the toxin content in computers could have changed. However, the information about why ewaste is a problem and the problems that each toxin causes is still relevant.
- What individual or organization is responsible for the site and what is their purpose or mission?
- Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State
- How is the site funded?
- Taxes
- How current is the information?
- This document was published on 27 May 2010
- What useful information about how your technology works is there on the site? Be sure to note any useful images and diagrams that would help explain and translate technical information for an audience of your peers.
- This is a very current article. Much of the ewaste that was produced was shipped to China or some other third world country. This article is about how the U.S. is going to start taking responsibility for the ewaste that they produce. It cites current studies as sources of information. Overall the article was about how there is so much ewaste that is illegally being taken into countries such as India, China, and Niger and the health risks posed to them.
- Given your answers to the questions above, what kind of information might be missing or unreliable on the site? What other kinds of sites should you search for that might provide the missing information?
- No detailed information on what is inside of computers. I did not find a well laid out diagram. There was nothing on a plan that the US would take to remedy the situation. We should cover the extent of the problem but also some of the ways that people can help, and what is being done to solve the issue.
Your first link is very impressive. Even though it was published in 2002 it’s still current and reliable. Our technology hasn’t change and we are still using the same materials to make computers and other electronics. The images that it has should be used in our presentation to give our audience a visual of how rough the situation is. Also, the pictures that have children exposed to e-waste can be a good lead off of how these children are being exposed to hazardous materials without regulation.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best things about your second article is that it’s extremely recent. Also something I found interesting is that Jackson said, “Opportunities here in America and other developed countries to promote green jobs, spur innovation and jump-start a responsible domestic recycling industry.” Even in the middle of all the issues e-waste is creating and the dangers it brings to humans he still has the ability to see the bright side of it and demonstrate optimism. People lack seriousness and awareness, event though e-waste creates jobs it is still affecting humans and that’s unacceptable.
Great Job team I think we are solid!
I think your first link is great because it provides all the information. I really like the part where they are talking about how E-waste is generated at alarming rates due to obsolescence. This article also provides information about the amount of e waste we have created so far and we can use this information in our presentation.
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