Eric Madson wrote on Fri, 16 January 2009 08:25 |
"Green" can refer to products not containing harmful substances such as lead, arsenic or mercury. It can also refer to their ability to be recycled. (See the new Apple "Mac", IBM Notebook Line product line). I think with all the money pouring into Fed Jobs in the near future( According to Obamas speech this week) many of the jobs are going to be contingent on "Green" products and "Green" systems.
It's OK with me if you want to keep your head buried in the sand. Gives my company a better competitive edge for the future.
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Hello Eric,
The manufacturing processes of many of the components in the electronics we use would exclude them from the Green category.
The Assembly process would currently net the same results.
The greening of the Industry would have to start at the Raw Material Supplier and moving through the Component Manufacturers and on to the Assembly process.
Skipping even one of these "steps" excludes this Industry from the "Green" Goal, of certification.
Recycling of current Electronic components is a hazardous waste nightmare by the nature of the materials used and the difficulty of separating the materials.
Unless the science, technology and economics of these processes change drastically, the "Green" pyramid cannot be built for this Industry.
As another poster suggested, it might be possible to "Green" your Shop through recycling, insulating the building, high efficiency, low power usage lighting, alternative/auxiliary operating power sources, new fleet vehicle technology, etc...
But, remember this comes at a great initial cost. And who or what will certify you as "Green"?
Good Luck,
Hammer