eWasting Away - Episode 88
Feb 05, 2024•57 min
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Episode description
Join the CrossPlatform podcast hosts, Augusto Pinaud and Art Gelwicks, in a compelling discussion about the global e-Waste crisis, generating over 50 million metric tons annually. Dive into the staggering numbers, revealing the environmental impact of discarded technology, including Apple's fluctuating e-Waste figures. Uncover insights into tech companies' recycling initiatives and the dilemma of device disposability. The hosts ponder the responsibility of consumers, urging thoughtful device choices and the importance of repairability. As they explore the hand-me-down culture, sustainable tech decisions, and renewed devices, the conversation prompts a reevaluation of our relationship with technology and its impact on e-Waste.
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