The Negative Impact of ICT Waste on Environment and Health-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

The Negative Impact of ICT Waste on Environment and Health

Published:2011 Issue: Volume: Page:242-255
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Container-title:Handbook of Research on Green ICT
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Author:

Askarzai Walied¹

Affiliation:

1. Academies Australasia, Australia

Abstract

Global warming and climate change are growing issues of concern for businesses, governments and individuals. This is so because business activities in particular, based around the philosophies of ‘profit maximization’, play a crucial role in the harming of the environment. Therefore, achieving a sustainable future is also a responsibility of businesses. Furthermore, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and its components are directly responsible for production of significant amount of electronic waste and Green House Gases (GHGs). This chapter will examine and analyze the negative impact of ICTs waste on environment and health. The chapter will also discuss how ICTs can be used as a tool to mitigate climate change and assist businesses reach a sustainable green goal.

Publisher

IGI Global

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