Currently we live in a technology driven society . Some people believe that technology is the predominant reason as to why carbon footprints are so large. In this ISCFC discussion, people are talking about whether technology is a want or a need. To answer your question, it is both. The latest technology is considered a want because of all of the supplementary amenities added into them. Technology emits a lot of greenhouse gases, and that includes charging. A way to be sustainable and reduce carbon footprints is by creating solar powered accessories to accommodate technology. Some innovations include solar powered cell phone chargers. The most convenient way to use technology and reduce greenhouse gas emissions is by getting a solar powered phone case, which charges your phone. This innovation sensation will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, turning sustainable cities into a sustainable world.

I agree with your statement about why technology is a want. However, you didn't explain why it is a need.

Technology is a need in terms of education. According to Ashley Wainright, "Technology helps the teachers prepare students for the real world environment. As our nation becomes increasingly more technology-dependent, it becomes even more necessary that to be successful citizens, students must learn to be tech-savvy.." Technology is a need because it teaches diversity in learning, and it helps prepare children for their future careers and society becomes more technology driven.

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This is so true, everything is good in balance, but the way we've been using technology in the last few years isn't always necessary. Around 64% of adult Americans own some type of cell phone up from 35% in 2011. This jump in percent in turn hasn't added any benefit for the environment.