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Clustering Obsolete Computers to Reduce E-Waste

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  • Timothy M. Lynar

    (University of Newcastle, Australia)

  • Simon

    (University of Newcastle, Australia)

  • Ric D. Herbert

    (University of Newcastle, Australia)

  • William J. Chivers

    (University of Newcastle, Australia)

Abstract

Personal computers contribute significantly to the growing problem of electronic waste. Every computer, when finished with, must be stored, dumped, recycled, or somehow re-used. Most are dumped, at a huge cost to health and the environment, as their owners succumb to the desire to keep up with the ever-increasing power of new computers. Supercomputers and computer clusters provide more power than ordinary desktop and laptop computers, but they too are subject to rapid obsolescence. The authors have built a cluster of obsolete computers and have found that it easily outperforms a fairly standard new desktop computer. They explore how this approach can help to mitigate e-waste, and discuss the advantages and limitations of using such a system.

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  • Timothy M. Lynar & Simon & Ric D. Herbert & William J. Chivers, 2010. "Clustering Obsolete Computers to Reduce E-Waste," International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change (IJISSC), IGI Global, vol. 1(1), pages 1-10, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jissc0:v:1:y:2010:i:1:p:1-10
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