Sustainability Issues

How to Increase Sustainability

Sustainability Issues of ICT

Reduce your impact

Renewable energy

Recycle

Finite resources

E-waste

Pollution

Toxic substances can get in soil and water

All digital devices use electricity. Causes greenhouse gases, cause global warming

Electricity comes from non-renewable sources

Short supply of resources

Electronic waste goes to landfill sites

Donate unwanted to poorer countries

Companies buy unwanted so re-used

Recycle or reuse

Some companies take apart e-waste and sell parts

Use sleep mode when not in use

Switch off when not in use and when batteries charged

Use for as long as possible

Offer solar powered devices

Cool climate, cheap sustainable electricity

Less developed countries get the e-waste