Thousands and thousands of reasons could be listed the first
one on my list is waste. In my first post I barely touched this matter, but I
want to go deeper and what explain what is going on.
The electronic waste or E-waste is a problem that is growing
fast. The average cell phone user changes its handset every 18 months (Griffith University). It means that at home you have handsets
in perfect condition that could be used for more time or could be used by
someone else.
The energy used to produce each item is
way less than the energy used to recycle the electronics. Besides the energy
wasted, the item are sent oversees to be dismantle and this is done in controversial
work conditions. Below you will find a video produced by Greenpeace that explains
how the items are taking apart in China. In India, China, and some countries of
Africa the E-wastes are sent to be processed and extract the materials that
could be used, but the procedures and techniques are primitive. Those primitive
techniques create huge amounts of air contamination and are very risky for the
health of the workers. Those workers, in some cases, are kids that make just
few dollars a day. Do you know that your electronic waste ends up in Ghana?
Greenpeace Video, Where the does E-waste end up?
The quality of the cell phones and
cameras is very high, it is possible to change screens without a problem. The
items are designed to replace the parts easily, the access to the cables is
painless and you do not need to be genius to unplug the cables if you have the
right tools (Basic tools required ). Most of the time you just have to remove few screw and
disconnect a flex cable to replace a part in any electronic including TV sets.
Journeyman Pictures video, Electronic trash village - China
Dateline SBS, E-Waste Hell
Marketing makes you think two things;
first that you need the new item, and second that the item that you have is
obsolete. Any of those two ideas are true. The technology is not going as fast
as 10 years ago; the items are design many months before they are launch, the
replacement of your item is ready when you buy the first one.
Below you will find links that give you
interesting information about E-waste if you want to learn more. This
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