2. New for old

There is hardly any technology that changes as often as ICT devices. new for old

For example

  • Mobile phones
  • Smart phones
  • Tablet computers
  • Personal computers
  • Televisions
  • Computer screens
  • Game stations
  • MP3 players
  • Storage devices

What was 'hot' a year ago now becomes old news. People then throw away the old kit and buy a new item even though the old device is still working fine.

So what is the problem? The next page explains some of the issues

 

Challenge see if you can find out one extra fact on this topic that we haven't already told you

Click on this link: Sustainability of computer and ICT devices