Points To Remember
Chip manufacturing involves a number of potentially dangerous chemicals. While there was little knowledge about the effects of theses chemicals in the early days, there is greater knowledge and concern today.
Greater attention is now being given to how computer products are disposed of. This has given rise to an emphasis on designs that reduce the variety of materials used and makes disassembly easier.
The use or pollution of natural resources does have associated costs. It is quite possible that when the big picture is considered, “green” processes may have an economic advantage over non-green processes.
Carpal-tunnel syndrome is of increasing concern among computer users, if only because of recent publicity.