TECHNOLOGY
AS THE E-WASTE CRISIS CONTINUES TO THREATEN THE FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY , WE ASSESS THE SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES THAT DATA CENTRES CAN ADOPT
The world ’ s e-waste crisis is a glaring example of the repercussions of our technological innovations . As we celebrate how far the sector has come , we must also acknowledge the darker side of our progress .
In fact , the burgeoning e-waste problem is an issue far greater than many of us realise .
What ’ s more , this situation is completely at odds with the global shortage of microchips and other key materials , which threaten to halt the sector ’ s expansion plans in the very near future .
114 October 2022