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