[HCoop-Discuss] Environmental Policy

[Justin S. Leitgeb]

I think that this is a fantastic idea.  Thanks for bringing it up, Nathan.

Other than that, I have nothing to add at the moment. :)

Justin

Shaun Empie wrote:

>I see that Nathan has setup an Environmental Policy wiki page.  I like
>this idea a lot and in regards to hardware it aims to keep hardware out of
>the landfill.  Do we want to add to this a policy on purchasing new
>hardware?  Something like RoHS compliance, while developed for european
>hardware sales, could be a step in the right direction. The RoHS Directive
>stands for "the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
>electrical and electronic equipment".  http://www.rohs.gov.uk/
>
>As far as donated hardware, I don't think the same rules would apply as we
>could be saving something from going to a landfill, but I could be wrong.
>
>Any ideas?
>
>-Shaun
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