Environmental and health aspects of mobile phone production and use: Suggestions for innovation and policy

Authors: Senthil velmurugan Manivannan

Year: December 2016

Category: Environmental Science

Journal: Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210422416300260

Abstract

Overview

Mobile phones are essential in modern society but come with significant environmental, energy, and health challenges.

Findings

  • The study evaluates the negative impacts associated with mobile phone production and usage.
  • It highlights the crucial role of technological innovation in addressing these issues.

Conclusion

Collaboration between governments and the mobile telecommunication industry is essential. They must create effective regulations focused on the design, manufacture, energy consumption, recycling, and reuse of mobile phones to reduce their adverse effects.

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