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Hard Drives Can Pose Risks to Sustainability

Posted by on Apr 5, 2010 in green computing, Security | 0 comments

By Sarah Sorensen Extending the use of computing devices is critical if we are to create more sustainable consumption. We can divert waste from landfill and reduce the energy it takes to extract materials and build new devices, if we can lengthen the life of the devices we already have or find new ways to use its components.  I think most of us try to recycle our devices and are happy to pass along those that have outgrown our needs. But what if its reuse poses a risk to you?  Hard drives...

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