title: Environmental challenges in computer manufacturing.
abstract: The purpose of this research is to examine the environmental policies and programs that have been instituted by four large computer manufacturers. These environmental concerns, while not highly publicized, present an extremely important challenge to computer manufacturers, as well as to our society in general. Though the environmental programs of these computer manufacturers have been in place for several years, the topic of environmental health and safety (EHS) in computer manufacturing is still a relatively new one. Four major computer manufacturers that have instituted environmental programs are selected in this research. Their environmental policies and programs are examined in detail and compared with each other to show the relative strength and weakness. The result of this research highlights that with the amazing growth of computer use for both business and in our daily life, it will only be a matter of time before the issue -- the environmental challenges in computer manufacturing -- gains prominence and exposure in our society on a large-scale basis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Management, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville 31061, USA. jyang@mail.gcsu.edu
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sieben
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D004782:Environmental Health; D006801:Humans; D008420:Manufactured Materials; D016134:Organizational Policy; D011634:Public Health; D012037:Refuse Disposal; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014584:User-Computer Interface