- May 3, 2011
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Howdy fellow members this is an older article but I believe it is more relevant now because of the death of Windows XP is approaching and most of these older system components will not be able to be upgraded, these old system components will end up in our land fields causing hazardous waste on planet Earth.
Dangers of Old Computers
So where do these electronic relics go to retire? Between 2003 and 2005, as much as 85 percent of the disposed electronics in the U.S. went straight in the trash and headed directly to local landfills or incinerators [source: EPA]. Worldwide, as much as 50 million tons of old electronics are discarded annually..
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Commit: It is very easy to say XP is obsolete and needs to go but where will it go?
As technology advances more toxic materials will continue to be disposed in the ground poisoning the water and killing life. What a price to pay to keep up with the latest technology. I wonder if anyone will still be alive in the future to enjoy technology advances.
Thanks.
Dangers of Old Computers
So where do these electronic relics go to retire? Between 2003 and 2005, as much as 85 percent of the disposed electronics in the U.S. went straight in the trash and headed directly to local landfills or incinerators [source: EPA]. Worldwide, as much as 50 million tons of old electronics are discarded annually..
Read More
Commit: It is very easy to say XP is obsolete and needs to go but where will it go?
As technology advances more toxic materials will continue to be disposed in the ground poisoning the water and killing life. What a price to pay to keep up with the latest technology. I wonder if anyone will still be alive in the future to enjoy technology advances.
Thanks.