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How annual smartphone upgrades impact the environment
Greenhouse gas emissions have been an ongoing problem since the 1800s, leading to unnatural climate change. Smartphones are primary contributors
Upgrading your smartphone every year isn't necessary. Most people do it consistently out of habit or addiction. Thankfully, manufacturers are making it less appealing to secure the latest phone. But did you know that smartphones can have a detrimental impact on the environment? Purchasing a new shiny smartphone annually might not be worth all the consequences — and here is why.
