Friday, July 16, 2010: 10:00 pm (Lovelace): Electronic waste is a problem that dogs technology buyers, system administrators, electronics manufacturers, and especially people who engage in informal -- and often dangerous and toxic -- disassembly. This talk will outline the history and scope of the problem, the environmental justice implications, the regulatory environment, industries that may be poised to face or prevent similar issues, and what we as technology workers can do to turn the tide.

Hosted by Stephanie Alarcon