Impact of information technology on environment

This presentation discusses the positive and negative environmental impacts of information technology. It begins by defining information technology as the acquisition, processing, storage, and dissemination of information using microelectronics and telecommunications. Some benefits mentioned are reduced paper and ink consumption, as well as ability to monitor environmental changes. However, manufacturing computers uses chemicals and fossil fuels and their disposal pollutes the soil and water. Old electronics contain toxic materials like lead and mercury. The presentation recommends that industries reduce toxic substances and that governments set up e-waste recycling programs to properly dispose of old electronics. It encourages reusing or recycling old electronics to reduce their environmental effects.