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Environmental and Ethical Analysis of PCB Manufacturing and Disposal Practices

This report examines the environmental and ethical concerns associated with the manufacture and disposal of electronic components, specifically PCBs, drivers, and microcontrollers. Key issues include the use of harmful materials such as acrylic derived from fossil fuels, which while recyclable, poses challenges at disposal. The report highlights the risks associated with safety features, including LEDs and magnets, and proposes solutions such as using recycled materials, proper disposal methods, and safety warnings to enhance user awareness and product responsibility.

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Environmental and Ethical Analysis of PCB Manufacturing and Disposal Practices

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  1. Environmental and Ethical Analysis Team 3 Spencer Julian

  2. Environmental Impacts- Concerns • Manufacture • PCB, drivers, microcontroller, etc. require environmentally unfriendly materials • Acrylic is derived from fossil fuels • No major environmental impact during use • Disposal • PCB, electronics, etc. require proper disposal • Acrylic is recyclable, but not biodegradable • Wood is biodegradable • Magnets require proper disposal

  3. Environmental Impacts - Resolutions • Manufacture • Reuse or reduce use of hazardous materials where possible • Use recycled plastic as much as possible • Disposal • Dispose through Electronics Recycler • Recycle Acrylic • Contain magnets in metallic box

  4. Ethical Impacts - Concerns • Safety • Flashing LEDs • Magnets and small parts • Electric shock • Wireless Security • Runs an unsecured wireless network • Cannot take to market • So fun, nobody goes outside anymore

  5. Ethical Impacts - Resolutions • Safety labels on device and user manual warnings • Metal plate to store magnets • Epilepsy warning, Choking hazard, Possibility of Electric Shock • Allow WPA encryption on pi • Still not perfect, but less concerning • Warn about sending sensitive data through connection • Do not sell on market • Open source • Sell to Mayfair Games or Kosmos • User manual warning to take breaks every few hours

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