Is having the latest technology a want or a need?
How often do you get a new cel phone or mp3 player? Did you really need a new model? Do you consider the environmental impact of these purchases? If you are addicted, how can you break your addiction?
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The Newest Version
All of you reading this are using some sort of electronic device to read this. Those electronics contribute to your carbon footprint, but throwing them away only will have more trash in landfills. But do you really want a better phone? Was it worth throwing away your two-year-old phone for the newest version? Did you really need to throw away your old graphics card for 10% faster loading times? Next time you want a better electronic, think to yourself, couldn’t you still do what you do with your old one rather than the new one?