comptia A+

tommytho · 12-05-2006, 09:53 AM

Ok guys I have just started on the cmptia a+, its only the innitial assignment which im allowed to use any sources to find the information, i apoligise if im breaking any rules or have used the wrong thread.

It's a simple question really but I cant find any info on it around the web.

Why should you not dispose of computer parts and consumables, in the same way as normal domestic refuse? I'm thinking, because computer consumables are not biodegradable and can cause polution.. Is that about it? or is there something else.

Any input appreciated, thankyou.

crazijoe · 12-05-2006, 10:03 AM

Mostly because of the components in them.

Here is some good reading material for you.
http://www.earth911.org/master.asp?s...nvironment.asp

Changeling · 12-06-2006, 11:23 PM

Good to see your going for a qualification. Stick with TSF we will help all we can.

It easy to think in terms of PC parts as cuircuit cards and drives.

But at a lower level the chips themselves contain toxins.

Regards
Ade
CompTIA A+

**TheMatt** · 12-07-2006, 12:25 PM

Old CRT monitors can cause a real mess if they are disposed of conventionally.

**hwm54112** · 12-08-2006, 09:29 PM

It's really a combination of being principally made of non biodegradable materials, air pollution from and contamination of soils and water supplies by mercury, cadmium, and lead. Try checking the discovery channel website. There was an interesting documentary on scrap or recycling that showed how computers are recycled. The sheer volume of spent computer parts is overwhelming

12-05-2006, 09:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
tommytho Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 31 OS: xp	comptia A+ Ok guys I have just started on the cmptia a+, its only the innitial assignment which im allowed to use any sources to find the information, i apoligise if im breaking any rules or have used the wrong thread. It's a simple question really but I cant find any info on it around the web. Why should you not dispose of computer parts and consumables, in the same way as normal domestic refuse? I'm thinking, because computer consumables are not biodegradable and can cause polution.. Is that about it? or is there something else. Any input appreciated, thankyou.

12-05-2006, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	Mostly because of the components in them. Here is some good reading material for you. http://www.earth911.org/master.asp?s...nvironment.asp __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

12-06-2006, 11:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Changeling Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 423 OS: XP, Waiting for Vista serivce pack 1 before I commit.	Good to see your going for a qualification. Stick with TSF we will help all we can. It easy to think in terms of PC parts as cuircuit cards and drives. But at a lower level the chips themselves contain toxins. Regards Ade CompTIA A+ __________________ If it ain't broke don't fix it!

12-07-2006, 12:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
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12-08-2006, 09:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
hwm54112 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,233 OS: WINXP	It's really a combination of being principally made of non biodegradable materials, air pollution from and contamination of soils and water supplies by mercury, cadmium, and lead. Try checking the discovery channel website. There was an interesting documentary on scrap or recycling that showed how computers are recycled. The sheer volume of spent computer parts is overwhelming