Impact of Communication Technology on the Environment

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These devices all have great impacts on our environment. Their disposal, production and usage all have an influence on our Earth. They can cause pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and loss of biodiversity.

Impact of Communication Technology on the Environment

Usage of Energy from Communication Technology Devices

When chargers are plugged without the device charging, it wastes energy. Energy is fueled by burned fossil fuels. The burning of fossil fuels results in pollution and acid rain. Not only does this influences ecosystems, but also our health.

Disposal of Communication Technology Devices

Devices ranging from phones to computer routers are disposed in unethical ways. The devices are dumped in landfills or in the ocean. Sometimes these devices are even burned. This impacts the biodiversity in those areas and causes pollution.

Communication Devices -Cellphones -Laptops -Computers -Tablets -TVs -Radio

Communication technologic devices allow us to communicate with one another. Whether it be a message being send, or an advertisement, these devices are essential. As a society, we are transforming into a technologic driven world. Paper will not longer be needed and jobs will be taken over by computers. But, all this comes with a cost on the environment.

Mass Productions of Communication Technology Devices

Because of high demand of constant new devices, it results in pollution from trucks and planes hauling products throughout the country and world. Because of this, there is also an increase of getting rid of old products.

Usage of Toxic Elements and Chemicals

Products such as our laptops and computers contain toxic elements such as Mercury, Lead and Cadmium. When these elements and materials such as plastic burn, greenhouse gases are emitted into the air which results in global warming. Also, toxins are released and absorbed into water and soil