🚀 go-pugleaf

> Hi Alan,
> I don't think that is new news to anyone in the electronics industry.
> That's unfortunately just the way the world is these days.
> I have no involvement in the electronics servicing business so have no
> comment on that aspect, but from the environmental viewpoint there are
> things being done to help this situation. The movement to lead-free
> solder is a big start, and there are many companies around that have
> proper recycling programs. For instance, I think it's Compaq australia
> who have a recycling program for old PC's, and they seperate the
> hazardous substances from the non-hazardous.

It is a start but electronic waste disposal is going to be an on going
problem for which we need a solution.

> Most of the onus would have to be on the consumer though surely?

Why not charge irresponsible manufactures who are making a profit at the
expense of the environment and the consumer.  The consumer will not
recycle a product if there is too much hassle involved.  It is generally
disposed of by the most convenient means.  If the final consumer
received money or used their old product as a trade-in their is a high
chance od being recycled.

> 
> At least products are getting smaller and using less solder, that's
> gotta be good I guess! :->
> 

It is only goo if the product last as long or longer than the product it
replaces.  There are all sort of complex trade-offs to be explored here!

Alan Liefting