Throwaway Society 2/2
Discovery
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Creating Emotionally Appealing and Sustainable Smartphones
The chapter explores the concept of sustainable manufacturing in the electronic industry, focusing on creating emotionally appealing smartphones with easily upgradable and recyclable components. It discusses the Clever project led by a material scientist, aiming to reduce electronic waste and promote long-term use of devices. The chapter also delves into the design of electronic components for easy end-of-life metal extraction and the use of biodegradable materials like cellulose in phone construction.
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