Environmental Risk: What Do You Do With Your Old Computers? Activity

During this 5-page activity, from the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center, students learn about the dangers of releasing polluting materials into the environment by studying what to do with old computers. The activity requires students to research hazards resulting from obsolete electronic equipment, evaluate information resulting from this research, and determine possible solutions for the problem. This document lists the materials needed for the activity, preparation required, steps in the activity, and useful websites for research.