Lab-Aids™ Waste Disposal: Computers and the Environment (Developed by SEPUP)

In this activity, students learn about the toxic and non-toxic waste issues associated with the manufacturing and disposal of computers.

Supplier:  Lab-Aids™ WD2

Catalog No. S28739

Description

Management of the waste produced throughout the life cycle of electronic products is extremely complex and challenging. Learn about the toxic and non-toxic waste issues associated with the manufacturing and disposal of computers. Students simulate the production of circuit boards and the disposal of the resulting liquid toxic waste. Then investigate a variety of options for handling obsolete computer waste and learn about integrated waste management. Finally, they use their understanding of the waste issues and disposal options to recommend a computer company to purchase computers from. The module provides many opportunities for students to develop their skills in using evidence and weighing trade-offs to make decisions.

Specifications

• Product Type: Waste Disposal: Computers and the Environment (Developed by SEPUP) Education Kit
• Includes: Teacher’s Guide with reproducible masters for Student Sheets (1), Videotape, Hazardous Materials/Waste Disposal (1), Filter paper circles, 7cm (160), Aluminum washers (80), Iron washers (80), Zinc washers (80), Copper coated circuit boards (80), SEPUP Filter Funnel (16), Stir sticks (16), Droppers (16), Steel wool pieces (16), 30 ml graduated cups (16), Plastic spoons (16), LAB-AIDS™ Etching Trays (10), 9 oz plastic cups (10), LAB-AIDS™ Leachate tubes (1.25 in. dia, 5 in. H) (9), Permanent markers (8), Drop control bottles of “Water”, empty (8), Drop control bottles of Ammonia solution, 5% (8), Drop control bottles of “Used Copper Chloride”, empty (8), Drop control bottles of Sodium Carbonate solution, 0.8M (8), Drop control bottles of Sodium Phosphate solution, monobasic, 0.8M (8), Drop control bottles of Copper Chloride solution, 100,000 ppm (8), Pairs of disposable gloves (6), Bottles of Etching solution, 240 ml (5), Resealable bags, 9x12 in
• Content And Storage: Indefinite when stored at room temperature.
• Class Size: 160 Studentes (8 Groups)