Electronic waste by country

for the Far East proved unserviceable; 50 percent of electronic devices failed while still in storage; the service life of electronic devices used in bombers was a mere 20 hours; and 70 percent of naval electronic devices failed" (Even & Lindsey, 2007, p. 589). This is evidence that the U.S. certainly had poor quality management at that time but never the less, the U.S. prospered after WWII. After the war, all of the major industrial countries were damaged due to the war. The U.S. however, was…

environmental complications the world is fronting today is a result of Fossil fuel. Fossil fuel is currently the primary source of energy in the world. We as humans use fossil fuels in our everyday lives, these include transportation, habitation, electronics and industrial activities, but these resources have been maltreated hence it is said that we are the most polluting species on earth. Fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas produce CO2. Coal releases toxic mercury into communities,…

the question which is on the mind. Education is divided into two ways into home education which they can learn through online courses through the internet and the other way is school education and this dividable is per the student’s or country choice, the countries which consider that online courses illegal are Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, and brazil. Online and face to face education are the…

During the 20th century, the discovery of a large oil deposit in Texas paved the way for industrialization in many countries allowing mass production of manufactured goods and new technological advancements. The developments of Communism and Democracy entailed new ways to govern a populace. People will say that these ideas and discoveries are beneficial for the advancement…

option to use their time wisely and go exercise online or waste it on technology. They are the ones who have to make their own decisions. They can't blame it on anyone else except themselves. They can't blame the fast food industry for telling them to eat it. There are many to point fingers at but there are only a few that deserve that finger. In my opinion those three are the main cause for obesity rates rising throughout the country. When you think about it if there were no fast food…

solar energy panels to be sold around the world. The byproduct of polysilicon production is silicon tetrachloride which poses environmental hazards (Cha, 2008). For each ton of polysilicon produced, at least four tons of silicon tetrachloride liquid waste is generated (Cha, 2008). This compound renders crops infertile, causes skin burns, and increases the likelihood of lung disease (Nath, 2010). Buckets of this white liquid toxin are dumped over the land every day, and the poor and powerless…

efficient with our food waste is a big issue in America. Many tons and pounds of food are wasted every day, these food that are being thrown out are not being disposed effectively. Each time a piece of food is thrown in the trash as well as resources in that food that could be used better making more food. Most don’t realize what they are throwing away when they don’t feel like finishing their meal. Food waste in America is one the largest contributors in landfills. The food waste that ends up…

With about 1.7 billion people in the consumer class, the damage of overconsumption in developed countries, greatly impacts the environment. Consumerism in the U.S. is responsible for the depletion of 20% of the world’s resources, and 50% of it’s waste. But, just as capitalism spreads in developing countries, consumer culture spreads with it. As this culture constantly progresses, and the needs of the poor become harder to reach, the welfare of the environment is overlooked. According to the UN…

an orientation to a small firm. The following is the profile of the selected Company “ Whale”. History ‘Whale” has led the way since way back in the 1940s with ground breaking pump design through to recent innovation leaps in intelligent control electronic pump systems and gas or electric heating systems for water and space in recreational vehicles. The companies’ forward thinking approach is driven by a dedicated team who exude a passion for delivering the best possible product and service to…

manufacturers make decision about products, but the pull system, allows retailers like Wal-Mart stores to have power over products. The pull system is more efficient than the push system, since the company can reduce waste, like the overlapping of orders. In addition, it saves time by using electronic tracking and ordering technology. For example, the retailers of Wal-Mart track sales of each product by scanning barcodes, and they automatically order to the suppliers what to produce, the…