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The history of
technological advancement has proven the vast benefits of
the progression of cilivilization to our living standards.
However, we suffer from the environmental pollution incurred.
Trivial as the contribution of computer technologies to civilization,
the booming amount of electronic waste has been drawing attention
worldwide.
The 8-year depreciation schedule for computer in Mainland
China has now become 2 to 3 years. In 2004, there are 2.1
million computers disposal, with an increase of1 million units
or 5% compared to 2003. |
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Cell phone have become
a necessity to our daily life. Every year there are
over thousands of new phone models emerge in the market,
which implies millions of old phones being disposed. |
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The invention of LCD
and Plasma TVs has won the market by its light, slim
designs and it saves electricity. As a consequence,
the disposal of old CRT displays has been growing tremedously.
The vast harmful substances(e.g. mecury) in CRT displays
will make the next generation suffer. |
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Computer was invented
in America in 1946, which has revolutonized our life.
However, with the ever-increasing demand for higher
capacity and performance, the life-cycle of computer
is greatly reduced, resulting in huge amount of computer
waste. We cannot wait to find a good solution. |
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