Mobile Phones and Gadgets– An Eco Menace?

we all use them, and despite the fact that most cell phones, mp3 players and other devices that only have about ten years or so -. Many of us are completely dependent on them

Not only are the latest gadgets useful and important parts of our day-to-day life they are also a fashion status symbol to many people change with the latest next-generation phone or iPod every year or so.

However, there are environmental down side to our mobile phone use and dependence on other devices:

One of the main problems with mobile phones is the lack of recycled materials. While some of the alloys and materials (like gold) can be extracted, there are other toxic chemicals and materials that can not. Some of these heavy metals and materials can be a threat to human health and the environment. These metals can get into the water table causing pollution and other problems.

mobile phones and other gadgets and mount in landfills and they do not degrade. It is often shipped overseas to developing countries is causing more problems for humans and the environment in some of the poorest countries in the world.

energy

While the amount of energy our devices use only a little - it can all add up. If anyone uses this tiny device battery charge them to use solar powered chargers, then the cumulative energy savings would be enormous.

is also a lot of CO2 produced in their manufacture and use. Think about those huge cell phone transmitters and the amount of energy they require -. Not to mention all the energy that went into mining materials and mounting the first

eco-friendly using

can reduce the environmental impact of mobile phones and other gadgets by following these two rules:

As mentioned above, use it, it will reduce carbon dioxide emissions when to use them, even though he won, not reduce it to zero, because the transmitter must still be powered. Do not replace your cell phone or other device while it is absolutely necessary. This will not only reduce the amount of toxic material that sales of gadgets, but will also reduce the impact of manufacturing new phone.