[Olpc-open] Olpc-open Digest, Vol 12, Issue 5

[Mary Lou Jepsen]

Yes - we are developing out take-back policy right now - and plan for no
laptop to end up in landfills - anywhere.  This is actually part of the
EPEAT/ IEEE 1680 specification for environmental laptop and desktop design.
We believe that we will be the first laptop to ever achieve EPEAT Gold
rating - we are

- Mary Lou Jepsen


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> Dear Colleagues,
> The OLPC is on the ground in Uruguay, and on its way to other countries,
> but is anyone paying attention to what happens when an XO stops working?
> Is there a take-back?  The Basel Convention is forming a partnership with
> computer manufacturers to make end-of-life arrangements, especially in
> developing countries where the OLPC is going.  Has the cost of collection
> and disposal of XOs been included?  Is anyone paying attention?
> Regards,
> John Bullock
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