currently a junior in the industrial design program at the unviersity of kansas
Thursday, December 13, 2012
60 minutes: Electronic Waste Epidemic
This video brought to light a side of design I was previously unaware off. During the age of technology we praise those who create computing devices that make our lives easier. Though, soon another design quickly takes its place and consumers feel compelled to discard their previous model to upgrade to the latest and greatest. So... what happened to outdated computer? This documentary revealed an underground trade of old computers that focuses on dis-assembly of the parts to sell and reuse. Though, the exporting and trade of these products is illegal and produces awful chemicals that are harming employees and contaminating ground waters.
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