Social Implications: Environmental (Grade 12 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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% of global electricity used by data centres
% of global electricity used by data centres
More than 3%
Green computing
Green computing
Reducing environmental impact of computing technology
E-waste
E-waste
Discarded electronic devices in landfills
3 heavy metals in electronic devices
3 heavy metals in electronic devices
Lead, cadmium, mercury
Health risks from burning electronics
Health risks from burning electronics
Cancer, kidney disease, respiratory problems
EPEAT full name
EPEAT full name
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool
EPEAT standards (best to basic)
EPEAT standards (best to basic)
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Sleep function purpose
Sleep function purpose
Reduces electricity use when computer is idle
Manufacturing pollution types
Manufacturing pollution types
Air, water, noise
Materials in electronics that don't decompose
Materials in electronics that don't decompose
Non-biodegradable materials