For example, did you know that it takes 240 kilograms of fossil fuels to make just one smartphone? That's like driving a car for a whole year – just to make one little phone! And when we're done with it, we just throw it away, without thinking about where it ends up. Spoiler alert: it ends up in a landfill, or worse, in our oceans.
And then there's the issue of e-waste, which is just a fancy term for electronic trash. We're talking about 50 million metric tons of e-waste each year – that's like throwing away 100,000 cars. It's crazy to think about, but our love of technology is literally poisoning the planet. The toxic chemicals from our devices are leaking into our soil and water, and it's a major problem.
But, it's not all doom and gloom – there are things we can do to make a difference. We can start by buying sustainable devices, or recycling our old ones. We can also try to reduce our energy consumption, by turning off our devices when we're not using them. It's not rocket science, but it can make a big impact if we all do our part.
PPT - NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON ENVIRONMENT PowerPoint
