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Resource Conservation
We all have an impact or footprint that we leave on the planet. Intel works hard
to minimize our global footprint by finding opportunities to reduce the amount
of waste we generate and drive eco-efficiency improvements in our buildings,
manufacturing and products.
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Product Ecology
Throughout the last decade, consumers have become increasingly aware of how the production and use
of electronics can affect the environment. Intel has responded to this increased interest by designing
products that offer a reduced environmental footprint throughout all three phases of the product life
cycle: production, use and ultimate disposal.
An area where we have had excellent success is in further reducing hazardous materials such as lead in
our products. Intel has achieved lead reductions of up to 95% across all of our product lines, and 100%
in selected products. Beyond our own product portfolio, Intel works with other companies to develop
standards for lead-free products and to identify technologies that help make the vision of lead-free
electronics a reality. For more information on our lead-free product efforts, visit our RoHS/Lead (Pb) Free
Solutions web site.
Reducing Consumer Waste
Until recently, many consumers disposed of their old computers in the
household trash. Today, Intel makes it easier to choose better options.
Many Intel sites around the world offer Computer Recycle Days, which provide
a convenient way for people to recycle used technology responsibly.
In 2005, Intel hosted 16 events (including the first-ever e-waste collection
event in Costa Rica), and at those events collected 1.3 million pounds of used electronics—900,000
more pounds than in 2004.
Since 1994, Intel has worked with
Conservation International to connect
scientists and conservationists
around the world by providing
information technology tools and
training. In 2005, Intel and Conservation
International’s Center
for Applied Biodiversity Science
re-launched the vividly designed
Biodiversity Hotspots web site
containing detailed information
about the world’s biodiversity
hotspots.
The updated web site serves as a
valuable educational resource for
conservationists, regional planners,
government policy makers, teachers,
professors and students. The
site showcases detailed information
on each of the world’s biodiversity
hotspots, including aspects
of each location’s unique and
threatened biodiversity, human
impacts, a searchable database of
terrestrial vertebrate species and
conservation responses.
In addition to our collection events, our Rethink initiative with eBay brings together industry, government
and environmental groups to help consumers find responsible solutions for used electronics. For an
overview of the initiative, visit the Rethink web site.
Through our long-standing efforts with Students Recycling Used Technology (StRUT), Intel is helping to
teach students how to refurbish used computers for donation to local schools. Besides keeping electronic
equipment out of landfills, StRUT provides exciting educational opportunities for students while promoting
responsible handling at the product’s end of life.
Minimizing the Impact of Packaging
We have committed to reducing the waste associated with our new product packaging. In 2005, a team
of Intel engineers implemented two silicon packaging solutions that will save the company an estimated
$80 million over four years. These innovative solutions will eliminate the use annually of more than 5
million pounds of petroleum-based plastics, 1.8 million pounds of corrugated paper packaging and 69,000
pounds of aluminum-based shielding bags.
Intel Corporate Responsibility Report 2005 • Environment
www.intel.com/go/responsibility
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