February 22, 2008
Electronic devices are a complex mixture of several hundred materials, many of which can contain hazardous chemicals such as heavy metals - highly toxic compounds of lead, mercury or cadmium - hexavalent chromium, berylrium, brominated flame retardants (BFRs) or the chrorinated plastic, polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Recycling of electronic devices is one way of reducing environmental hazards associated with early production stages. However, recycling in this case is not the whole solution; because hazardous chemicals currently being used in the manufacture of electronics products, recycling can bring its own problems.
In 'Toxic Tech: Switching on to Green Electronics', we show the problems caused by toxic chemicals in electronic products - at all stages of their life cycle, from production, through manufacture and to the very end of a product's life - and what measures need to be introduced to address these. We show how industry is beginning to move forward, pulling the plug on dirty electronics, and what Greenpeace has been doing, and continues to do, in order to show companies the relevant steps that need to be taken. Finally, we show what you can do: the steps you can take towards helping the world switch on to green electronics.
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