I bought Iphone 5 two years ago because I really wanted to have it (I did not necessarily need it). However, Iphone 6 soon came out and became more popular and then I really wanted to have IT. I am concious of the fact that I do not actually need a new model every time it appears. Having thought about this problem, I think that next time I will stay satisfied with what I already have regardless of the latest trends. It is more important to think about the environment and the impact that technology has on our planet.

Hi, I'm from Oakland, California and I have the same problems as you, regarding technology. Every time a new product comes out, I'm always the first to ask my parents to buy it or receive it as a gift for my birthday. But, it used to be a lot worse when I was younger. Right now I currently have the iPhone 5s and I've had it for 3 years now. Eventually, I know it will begin to die and I've actually noticed some signs of it, such as my battery dying at 85 percent or random glitches while using apps. Not a lot of people my age keep their phones for more than 2-3 years, so phone wise I think I'm doing well in limiting my technology. The last time I bought a new product was 2 and a half years ago and it was an apple laptop. I got it as a Christmas present but also because I would need it for my upcoming high school years. I will continue to limit my technology use and focus on other activities such as hanging out with friends or spending a day outside. I also want to do a week without technology over the summer (when I have no use of my laptop during those 2 months of break)  and see how long I last. Not only will this be beneficial to the environment, but it will help cure my addiction to technology that most teenagers have across the globe.

You don’t have to keep up with the trend. I had an iPhone 4s for about 4-5 years and it’s still working fine. The only thing you’ll need with an older version is to keep up with the iOS updates. Unless it’s absolutely necessary and you see it as practical and reasonable, I don’t see why you shouldn’t buy it. Just not overindulge into the trends, though. It’s a total money, time, and energy waster. Plus, it even adds to your carbon footprint.

Here’s a comparison of carbon footprints for both iPhone 5 and 6.

5: https://images.apple.com/environment/pd … pt2013.pdf

6:
https://images.apple.com/environment/pd … pt2014.pdf

So, it proves that your iPhone choice is better than the newer version.

I agree with you because whenever there is a new trend especially with iPhones I always want to buy the latest version that everyone else has. With our generation technology can seem like the center of our life, like we think our phone is our whole life and without our phone we feel lost. I definitely think that this effects the environment because there is more people buying iPhones which has a negative impact in our environment. For example there is many factories that have to produce this product which contributes a large portion of greenhouse gases that our emitted into our atmosphere.
https://www.getorchard.com/blog/iphone- … al-impact/
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/com … 69479.html

I also agree that it is tempting to buy the latest iphone or smart phone. The newest phone may have new or improved features that our age group may feel like they need on their phone. However the production of these new phones does involve burning fuel, that produces Carbon Dioxide. I also constantly charge my phone even when it is not dying which burns energy and produces Carbon Dioxide as well. I believe that I should, in order to change my carbon footprint, take days off from going on my phone. I also believe that I should try to keep my phone for at least 4 years now that the iphones have improved protection and reliability.