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Intel To Make A Greener Microprocessor

Posted by simoniker on from the blooming-silicon dept.

crem_d_genes writes "According to the San Jose Mercury News, Intel is planning microprocessors that have a reduced amount of lead in them (reportedly 95% lower). It's about time a company started this - good job - and let's hope other tech companies take the hint. While many places in the US have banned the disposal of computer parts, there have been unintended consequences of the eco-friendly laws. Many 'recycled' computers currently get shipped overseas where parts eventually make their ways into the hands of workers who usually 'burn' the parts to get rid of plastic and recover small amounts of valuable metals. In the process they are exposed to the toxic compounds that are released. In other cases, lead makes its way into drinking water."

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  1. Greener Chips? by FS1 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Hmm.. It seems Intel wants to bolster their image as of late. I guess AMD has them shaking in their boots.

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  2. first post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    hehe

  3. Recycling by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Since we're on the topic of greenery; I have a bunch of junk electronic equipment I need to get rid of and do not want to just throw it in the trash for obvious reasons. Can someone recommend (preferably the SF Bay Area) a place to take this stuff?

  4. (s)OT: Intel's Jpn off raided by Trade Officials by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Reuters has the story.