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Defining and delivering green IT: a manager's guide

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| 05/10/2009

...WEEE Directive, for example, is targeted at producers of waste. Other legislation such as the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) is likewise directed at manufacturers. Perhaps the most well-known legislative driver... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/10/05/237996/defining-and-delivering-green-it-a-managers-guide.htm

"Weak excuses" of games console makers over toxic chemicals

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| 28/07/2009

...Electronics every three months, which aims to encourage manufacturers to remove toxic substances from products. The hazardous substances cause damage to the environment during the manufacturing stage, while the products are being used and especially... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/07/28/237065/weak-excuses-of-games-console-makers-over-toxic-chemicals.htm

Users thrash out green storage

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| 18/04/2007

...storage vendors as "green" compliance standards make their way from Europe to the U.S. -- Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance is already de facto here, he said, since most vendors also do business in Europe. Meanwhile... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/04/18/223259/users-thrash-out-green-storage.htm

Do not ignore your responsibilities under European hardware recycling directives

Opinion
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| 22/07/2005

...sister, the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS...The RoHS Directive restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in new electrical and electronic equipment. ... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2005/07/22/210884/do-not-ignore-your-responsibilities-under-european-hardware-recycling.htm

Where should old PCs go to die?

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| 01/08/2002

... As well as the waste directive, the EU has issued the Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Many IT components are highly toxic, releasing arsenic, bromine, cadmium... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2002/08/01/188738/where-should-old-pcs-go-to-die.htm

Photos: Toxic tech waste poisoning Africa

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| 19/02/2009

...responsibly treat e-waste. It is vital, the charity says, that they introduce voluntary take-back schemes and remove hazardous substances from their products so they can be recycled more safely and easily. Posted: 19/02/2009 8 Photos... http://www.computerweekly.com/galleries/234922-1/Searching-dumps-for-components-to-sell.htm

Inspect-a-Gadget

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...batteries. The phone is also free from bromin Samsung Blue Earth2.jpg ated flame retardants and other hazardous substances like beryllium, used to produce non-magnetic metal alloys, and phthalates which make PVC pliable and is found... http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/inspect-a-gadget/2009/02/

Samsung bottles it (MWC)

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| 16/02/2009

Suppliers talk green at CeBIT but they still have long way to go, says Greenpeace

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| 05/03/2008

...products showcased toxic-free innovations going beyond current regulations, such as the EU's Restriction on Hazardous Substances directive, said Greenpeace. Others showed clear efforts to improve on energy efficiency, recyclability or... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/03/05/229719/Suppliers-talk-green-at-CeBIT-but-they-still-have-long-way-to-go-says.htm

Greenpeace protesters target HP

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| 13/12/2005

...recycling solutions globally than any other IT company and its goal is to exceed the European Union's Reduction of Hazardous Substances compliance obligations by meeting the requirements on a worldwide basis. QHS5-20091006.1 http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2005/12/13/213428/greenpeace-protesters-target-hp.htm

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Stanley Cherkasky of Change Management Consulting Elected to ECCB Board of Directors to Help Protect the Environment from Hazardous Substances

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| 08/06/2009

...Protect the Environment from Hazardous Substances Ç Stanley Cherkasky, CEO...protecting the environment from hazardous substances in electronic components...legislation to restrict the use of hazardous substances embedded in electronic components... http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2492724.htm

The Source Partnership – reduction of environmental hazardous substances in wastewater