2. What is it?
Positive & negative aspects of it
Management & control
3. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(IT)
is the acquisition, processing, storage
and dissemination of
vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical
information by a microelectronics-based
combination of computing and
telecommunications.
4. Reduction in consumption of paper
Reduction of use of writing and
printing inks
Reduction in transportation
Monitoring and controlling changes in
the Earth’s environment
5.
6. Information age or computer age
Information technology
Telecommunications
77% of world population owns
mobilephones
4-5% of world population owns PCs!
7.
8. Every single computer requires
about 1.8 tons of chemicals,
fossil fuels and water for its
manufacture.
Emission of about 0.1 tons of carbon
dioxide in a year.
Dumping of old computers in land fills
Soil pollution.
9.
10. The CRTs which contain significant
amounts of lead.
LCDs are illuminated by
mercury-filled panels.
Circuitry contain chromium, copper, and
lead that exceed regulatory limits.
13. TheIT related industries (esp. the
manufacturing ones) should reduce the
use of toxic substances in products.
Recycl i ng pl ant s and col l ect i on
cent er s shoul d be set up.
14. The GOI has passed
strict rules in 2010 for
e-waste management
and disposal.
Has taken a strong
stand in international
forum.
More initiatives are
expected from GOI
16. Option1:
If your computers are in working
condition, you can donate them to a
school or an organization working in the
field of education.
Option2:
If your computers are out of order,
return them back to the manufacturer.
Option3:
Send them to a recycling facility for
proper disposal.
