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Pulloof smartphone concept will live on as hanging speaker even when other phones are thrown away - Yanko Design

Concept phones like Pulloof challenge the traditional lifecycle of smartphones by aiming for sustainability and prolonged usability post-upgrade.

If You're Going to Make Something, Here's How to Make It Robust

Christopher Tidy promotes a system for designing products that are easy to repair, contributing to sustainability and reducing electronic waste.

Pulloof smartphone concept will live on as hanging speaker even when other phones are thrown away - Yanko Design

Concept phones like Pulloof challenge the traditional lifecycle of smartphones by aiming for sustainability and prolonged usability post-upgrade.

If You're Going to Make Something, Here's How to Make It Robust

Christopher Tidy promotes a system for designing products that are easy to repair, contributing to sustainability and reducing electronic waste.
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#environmental-impact

These Horribly Polluted Places on the Planet May Never Recover

Industrial pollution primarily causes global environmental issues, leading to serious health and ecological consequences.

Bitcoin mining uses the same amount of energy as Argentina, while laptops need a ton of material

Digitalization has a significant, often invisible, environmental impact, contributing notably to greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption.

From saving money to being more environmentally friendly: five reasons to buy a refurbished smartphone

Choosing a refurbished smartphone can help reduce carbon footprint and support sustainability.

After Brewing Beer, Yeast Can Help Recycle Metals from E-waste

Brewer's yeast waste can be used to isolate and recycle metals from electronic waste, offering a sustainable solution.

These Horribly Polluted Places on the Planet May Never Recover

Industrial pollution primarily causes global environmental issues, leading to serious health and ecological consequences.

Bitcoin mining uses the same amount of energy as Argentina, while laptops need a ton of material

Digitalization has a significant, often invisible, environmental impact, contributing notably to greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption.

From saving money to being more environmentally friendly: five reasons to buy a refurbished smartphone

Choosing a refurbished smartphone can help reduce carbon footprint and support sustainability.

After Brewing Beer, Yeast Can Help Recycle Metals from E-waste

Brewer's yeast waste can be used to isolate and recycle metals from electronic waste, offering a sustainable solution.
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#usb-c

UK to consider USB-C as charging standard

UK government is consulting on adopting a common charging standard, potentially aligning with the EU's USB-C standard to reduce electronic waste.

Britain could soon introduce MAJOR change on all phones

Britain may adopt USB-C as the standard charger for all electronic devices, aligning with EU regulations to reduce e-waste.

UK to consider USB-C as charging standard

UK government is consulting on adopting a common charging standard, potentially aligning with the EU's USB-C standard to reduce electronic waste.

Britain could soon introduce MAJOR change on all phones

Britain may adopt USB-C as the standard charger for all electronic devices, aligning with EU regulations to reduce e-waste.
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How Oregon's new right-to-repair law forced Apple to change

Manufacturers control repair process through software identification, restricting use of non-original parts, leading to costly repairs or replacements.

Apple declares the iPhone X and original AirPods 'vintage'-and they're on the road to 'obsolete'

Apple has reclassified iPhone X, original AirPods, and HomePod as vintage technology, indicating it's time to upgrade.
Reclassification to vintage means no software updates or guaranteed repair by Apple, with exceptions for major security flaws.
Products labeled as obsolete by Apple after seven years won't receive any repair or services.
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