Today, Ecology represents a global interest, a question of life and death of humankind and of the whole planetary system. It is the problem of problems and indeed the question that makes relative all other questions and constitutes the new radicalism as well as the actual core of human preoccupations.
Life is one, and human well-being is at its base interwoven with all life on earth and the rhythms of its systems. The suffering of one part means that all creation groans, and rapid global ecological change dramatically displays that suffering.
Today life seems easier with everything just a touch of a button away. We listen to music on swanky mp3 players, iPods, type out important documents on our PCs and laptops, watch movies and television on our brand new plasma or LCD screens, mobile phones, Air Conditions, Refrigerators and other electronic gadgets. However beneath the swanky surface of all this amazing, ‘cutting edge’ technology lies a dark reality called e-waste. It is very necessary to realize with ecological awareness that being fully human in 21st Century will require being intimate with the earth by caring.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1.1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.2 THE TERM ECOLOGY.
- 1.3 ELECTRONIC WASTE (E-WASTE)
- 1.3.1 Use and throw away Culture
- 1.3.2 Dangers of E-Waste....
- 1.3.3 Its Consequences on Earth...........
- 1.4 THE SPIRITUALITY OF ECO-REVIVAL - CALL TO BE ‘STEWARDS OF GOD'S CREATION'.
- 1.4.1 Measures Necessary to Safe-Guard the Earth from E-Waste.
- 1.4.2 What can we do?.
- 1.5 CONCLUSION.....
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This seminar paper aims to examine the growing concern of electronic waste (e-waste) within the framework of eco-spirituality. It seeks to explore the environmental consequences of our "use and throw away" culture, highlighting the urgent need to address this issue with a sense of ecological awareness.
- The environmental impact of e-waste.
- The role of eco-spirituality in addressing e-waste.
- The need for responsible e-waste management.
- The consequences of improper e-waste disposal in developing countries.
- The importance of stewardship of God's creation.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by introducing the concept of ecology, tracing its roots back to ancient Greek natural history. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life on earth and the urgent need to address environmental issues.
Chapter 1.3 explores the concept of e-waste, highlighting the rise of a "use and throw away" culture driven by technological advancements. It details the hazardous constituents of e-waste and the consequences of improper disposal, particularly in developing countries.
Chapter 1.4 focuses on the concept of eco-spirituality, advocating for a deeper understanding of our responsibility as stewards of God's creation. It discusses the need for measures to protect the earth from the harmful effects of e-waste.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper explores themes of ecology, e-waste, eco-spirituality, environmental responsibility, and stewardship of God's creation. It draws attention to the urgent need for responsible e-waste management and the detrimental consequences of improper disposal, particularly in developing countries.
- Quote paper
- Albert Fernandes (Author), 2011, E-Waste. A Great Concern In Eco-Spirituality, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/386202
