Fast-tech refers to low-cost electronics like mini-fans and LED toilet seats, which are often poorly constructed and quickly discarded. The surge in these items contributes significantly to electronic waste, one of the fastest-growing waste categories globally. In the UK alone, over 1.14 billion small gadgets are purchased annually, with nearly half ending up in landfills. Experts highlight the disposable nature of these items due to their low price, raising concerns about their environmental impact and the need for better repair and recycling practices.
Fast tech is seen as disposable by more than a third of Britons, driven by low prices and the increasing prevalence of cheap, flimsy electronics.
We've had fast food, we've had fast fashion, and we're now in the age of fast tech, where low-quality products inundate the market.
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