HELP for daughter's assignment!

bindi · 14-11-2005, 07:19 PM

Urgent peoples!

Here's part of her assignment, and the ones I've thought of so far have not been "good enough" for Ms Teachers' Pet of the Year... lol.

"Name three inventions which appear to be having a negative effect on the environment (eg plastic bags). Were these effects forseeable at the time of discovery? What precautions could inventors and manufacturers take before producing a new product?"

Cars are one suggestion that fits the category above...

Any ideas???

14-11-2005, 07:20 PM

Lead paint, Fibro, CFCs spray cans

EBII Fairmont · 14-11-2005, 07:27 PM

Uranuim, nuclear weapons

If i can come up with something really good i'll let yah know.

Bill

joshf2 · 14-11-2005, 07:30 PM

pvc hoses from bongs

RED_EL_XR8 · 14-11-2005, 07:44 PM

Car Sub woofers, Body Jewellery, rotary engines

VDHXR8 · 14-11-2005, 07:46 PM

asbestos products

Au2falcons · 14-11-2005, 07:47 PM

the humble automobile

bindi · 14-11-2005, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by VDHXR8

asbestos products

But asbestos is a mineral, it wasn't invented as such... then again, using asbestos in building materials was an "invention", right?

Like Uranium... wasn't it Einstein that split the atom, which led to the development of an atom bomb, which in turn was used... and devastated people and their environments?

Lead was used in our coins, paints and in the fuels of our cars... thanks Adrian, I already got cars. :P

I said DDT because that was an insecticide used to eradicate the little buggers eating the crops... but the devastation ensued, including to people, was awful.

CFCs are one I suggested - hole in the ozone layer, although the hydroflurocarbons now used instead still affect the environment. Use roll-ons.

Argh! Annoying!

Sourbastard · 14-11-2005, 07:52 PM

The Steam Engine.

parawolf · 14-11-2005, 07:52 PM

six pack can rings....

RED_EL_XR8 · 14-11-2005, 07:55 PM

individually wrapped cheese slices, kia kavorkians.

Who said asbestos?

8pAc · 14-11-2005, 08:00 PM

Microsoft Windows, Think of all the useless cd's in 5 years time when a new a new release is done, the element of human stress it causes is a downfall and the cost of paying someone to fix it if you cant DIY.

Ciggies - allot of companies got reemed in the states for promoting smoking as a positive healthy thing to do, the rubbish the butts cause etc.

There are heaps you could just about pick anything really

vegabass · 14-11-2005, 08:02 PM

2lt Milk bottle tops and rings (more so the rings) as the Blue Bird gets them stuck around there necks and strangles the poor things.

and holden GENIII motors as they use more oil than they should....

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The MaDDeSTMaN · 14-11-2005, 08:03 PM

This might seem silly, but the home computer. Seems harmless enough, until it is declaired too "old" or "slow", and then the disposal of it isn't exactly good for the enviroment, and it's something most people wouldn't think of. I mean, what do many people do? Just throw it in with the household rubbish. But have a good look at a complete computer system, do some research on what the circuitry is made from, etc.

Just a suggestion, and one I'm sure most people wouldn't think of

*rayman* · 14-11-2005, 08:05 PM

disposable napies.....

tyres....

BLACK 6 · 14-11-2005, 08:06 PM

tanning salons ?

Damo · 14-11-2005, 08:07 PM

post parts of a computer are recycled. 8-\

How about you let you daughter think of her own ideas ?

RED_EL_XR8 · 14-11-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vegabass

2lt Milk bottle tops and rings (more so the rings) as the Blue Bird gets them stuck around there necks and strangles the poor things.

Wouldn't these birds be better off buying carton milk?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damo

How about you let you daughter think of her own ideas ?

Poor thing probably cant get a word in.

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Paris Hilton · 14-11-2005, 08:15 PM

EA Falcons?

FGX-351 · 14-11-2005, 08:24 PM

michael jackson

big_waity · 14-11-2005, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The MaDDeSTMaN

This might seem silly, but the home computer. Seems harmless enough, until it is declaired too "old" or "slow", and then the disposal of it isn't exactly good for the enviroment, and it's something most people wouldn't think of. I mean, what do many people do? Just throw it in with the household rubbish. But have a good look at a complete computer system, do some research on what the circuitry is made from, etc.

Just a suggestion, and one I'm sure most people wouldn't think of

Actually, the disposal of old computers isn't that harmful... People like myself, who work in computer shops, take them to the local dump and leave them at the recycling centre. Then, the people who think that the P1 550 is a lightening fast speed machine, buy it for $8.55 after much haggling. Then, they take it home and realise it doesnt work, so, they remove the video card and return the rest. Then, another dude sees it and is overjoyed! "All I need is a video card and she's a goer! I have a video card at home!"

So, he buys it for $3.20. Takes it home........

Eventually, the local council has made $300 from the same computer that doesnt work and it still actually hasn't been buried.

As much as this is vaguely true, I am only joking and do agree with you. Also agree that the GEN3 was a horrid invention. :MrT_anim:

**GasoLane** · 14-11-2005, 08:35 PM

Drivers licences for Women, late night shopping and spotlight stores!

(how can you tell I'm married!)

Psycho Chicken · 14-11-2005, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bindi

Like Uranium... wasn't it Einstein that split the atom, which led to the development of an atom bomb, which in turn was used... and devastated people and their environments?

Uranium isn't used much in nuclear weapons, Plutonium is, which is man made.

Sourbastard · 14-11-2005, 08:37 PM

Steam Engine is by far the most damaging invention to impact the environment. Without it there would have been no Industrial Revolution, and we wouldnt have any of technology and many of the products we have today.

RED_EL_XR8 · 14-11-2005, 08:42 PM

And without the industrial revolution we could all dress in jute fibre, live in caves or trees and never have to worry if we've paid our mobile phone bills, most probably because we had perished of plague before we were 23.

What a life! :nutsycuck

Sourbastard · 14-11-2005, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED_EL_XR8

And without the industrial revolution we could all dress in jute fibre, live in caves or trees and never have to worry if we've paid our mobile phone bills, most probably because we had perished of plague before we were 23.

What a life! :nutsycuck

Everyone dead from plague? Dont tease. Thats my dream.

Psycho Chicken · 14-11-2005, 08:47 PM

Well sour, you've either got the plauge or nuclear holocaust. I'd prefer the latter, better fireworks.

**Uncle_Ken** · 14-11-2005, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bindi

Urgent peoples!

Here's part of her assignment, and the ones I've thought of so far have not been "good enough" for Ms Teachers' Pet of the Year... lol.

"Name three inventions which appear to be having a negative effect on the environment (eg plastic bags). Were these effects forseeable at the time of discovery? What precautions could inventors and manufacturers take before producing a new product?"

Cars are one suggestion that fits the category above...

Any ideas???

Try these They have serch areas type in inventions and poor bad worst and see what you get.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/search.php

http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/
Start a wide search on the web e.g invention web sites.

http://www.methodshop.com/tech/artic...ns/index.shtml this a silly invention site
Uncle_Ken

slowEL · 14-11-2005, 09:03 PM

Good year tyres and a v8 ford with a locked diff..

EBII Fairmont · 14-11-2005, 09:06 PM

This site has a lot to do with nuclear elctricity. It goes into greenhouse effects, health effects and radiation and genetic effects. It's a fair read, but quit informative. Well i believe. It is also, "Note: All material here remains Copyright Uranium Information Centre Ltd" so its not just someone writing whatever they think is correct. I hope this helps you out with your dilemma.

http://www.uic.com.au/ne6.htm

Bill