In an extremely driven technology country that is evolving at the minute, the people can sometimes get too entranced with the new and fancy phones, televisions, and computers. They are too interested with the technology they forget what it takes to make it and its impact on other factors in life. The manufacturing of these items have dramatic effects on the environment. Mining the ore for the phones and laptops can devastate the ecosystem in certain areas. Also the carbon emissions that result from these mass productions of phones and laptops are huge. According to Market Watch 73% of carbon dioxide with smart devices is emitted during manufacturing. There are as many 78.2 million iPhones sold after the iPhone 7. All the iPhones sold they add up to having a huge effect on the environment and Earth. To reduce this problem there are many techniques and way to help not hurt the Earth. You can find ways to lengthen the life span of your phone. There are ways to fix your phone and do not quit on it so easily to just buy another. Also recycle the phone or laptop you use. As th ey say one man's junk is another man's treasure. Although it may be broken it can still benefit others that need it.

The end message is that in our technology driven society it seems a necessity to possess a phone. However, it is all about the way you use it so the number of phones you need becomes excessive. Preserve your phone and keep it safe. The next new laptop or phone that you need to buy can wait. Appreciate what you have and don't get lost in the hype.