Exercises: The material footprint of the digital world
The digital world has a physical chain. Order its stages (use with electric power, manufacturing, disposal, mineral extraction, transport) and write one environmental…
The digital world has a physical chain. Order its stages (use with electric power, manufacturing, disposal, mineral extraction, transport) and write one environmental impact of each one, from the mine to electronic waste.
It is estimated that transferring 1 GB of data through mobile networks and data centers consumes about 0.2 kWh of electricity. Calculate the energy that 200 GB in one…
It is estimated that transferring 1 GB of data through mobile networks and data centers consumes about 0.2 kWh of electricity. Calculate the energy that 200 GB in one month represents and compare it with something everyday: for how many hours could a 10 W LED bulb stay on with that same energy?
Mexico generates hundreds of thousands of tons of electronic waste every year (cell phones, computers, home appliances) and only a small share is recycled safely.…
Mexico generates hundreds of thousands of tons of electronic waste every year (cell phones, computers, home appliances) and only a small share is recycled safely. Explain two risks of throwing these devices in the regular trash (soil, water, health) and two concrete actions that extend their useful life or ensure they are recycled.