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avoid the use of plastic for computers

220 points posted to Environment, Desktops and Laptops by siger May 22

could you avoid the use of plastic , as its price is inscreasing , in your computers. It would be a great innovation and a real green action.

zmjjmz
May 22		 And use what else?
elkar
May 22		 What else? Why bamboo and old milk cartons of course...

http://earth2tech.com/2008/04/22/pictures-of-dells-eco-bamboo-computer/
cestuila
May 22		 We all know the bamboo thing got some success, but stop spamming us with it. Once there is little bamboo left on this planet, it will be as pricy as oil!
elkar
May 22		 Cestuila, it sounds like you missed the point. The "bamboo thing" is not a solution in and of itself, but rather a demonstration of innovative thinking. It shows that alternative and recycled materials can be used successfully and that Dell has taken these things into consideration.

And with regards to your comment of "spamming", I think that the post and link are relevant given the subject matter of the idea presented.
zmjjmz
May 22		 Hm, maybe Dell can harvest invasive Bamboo?
jdelidc
May 23		 some areas of the planet have excessive amounts of humidity. the plastic seams to survive best against that
couldntgetaname
Jun 1		 Natural fiber sources like bamboo or hemp can be used very effectively in moulded composites - already used in automotive applications, bicycle manufacture etc - so there is no reason they can't be used to manufacture computer cases and such like.

Add to that the ease with which natural fibers can be replaced, and the benefits are clear.
todd_d
Jun 5		 Guys,

Great idea! Introducing the Dell bamboo PC: http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/04/22/dell.bamboo.pc/ and http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/22/dell-unveils-tiny-bamboo-cased-eco-compute.... You'll be happy to know that the computer is also made from 70% recycled materials like old milk jugs and detergent cases. This unit hasn't been released yet, but it will be, so stay tuned!

Thanks for helping us become the "greenest" technology company in the world.
Todd
Community Liaison - Environment
jdelidc
Jun 5		 that's cool
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