Conflict minerals — tungsten, tin, tantalum and gold — are fueling some of the deadliest conflicts since World War II.
Most of these materials come from mines in or near the Democratic Republic of Congo. Armed groups are at war to control profits, worth hundreds of millions of dollars every year.
Maybe it's geeky, but I couldn't wait to see our Carbon Disclosure Project response. Why this year? Because this is the third time we measured our global footprint at Tellabs. With 3 years of data, we can see trends more easily.
Appliances beware. Tellabs engineers are on the loose, and they're all about energy efficiency.
Engineers like to take things apart. Many can tell you about household appliances from their youth that suffered the consequences. Tellabs engineers use that curiosity every day—especially during workshops that help them design with the environment in mind.
I live in a neighborhood in Finland with about 500 houses. Like most people, we consume a lot of electricity, especially during the dark Finnish winters.
Going wireless has changed the way we live and work. Now, it can help us save the planet.
Legal Notice:
Content posted on this blog reflects the views of the individual participants, not Tellabs. You are invited to engage our authors with thoughtful commentary, but please respond only to the topics presented on this blog. Tellabs will review your comments within a reasonable time period and post or reply as appropriate.
© 1995-2012 Tellabs. All rights reserved. Legal Notices Privacy Policy nasdaq symbol: TLAB
