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Apple iPhone ~ Another reason for a Global Technology Recycling Program
With the announcement of Apple’s iPhone yesterday, I couldn’t help but think about, so what happens to the old phones once everyone runs out and buys this thing? Right into the trash.
More and more of this type of stuff is going into landfills: from computers, laptops, iPods, iPhones, blackberrys, cell phones, keyboards, mice, video game systems, software, printers, and other iTrash. And if it doesn’t end up in US landfills, it ends up in Chinese landfills. More programs need to be started to help with the insatiable need of Americans for the latest in tech gadgetry and other tech doodads.
Instead of throwing out your next cell phone, monitor, motherboard, etc. please take a second and think about where it will end up and what chemicals it will add to our already dying ecosystem.
No commentsiPod is Worthless!
This is a bit of a rant, but I just wanted to vent in regards to all of the holiday iPod stuff I have been seeing lately. Don’t be fooled by their savvy marketing people, Apple and their demon seed known as iPod will tear your holiday dreams asunder within four (two in my case) short lived years. So let’s break down the economics of that:
New iPod: $350
Accessories: at least $100 (carrying case, car adapter, nicer earbuds, etc.)
Total: $450
Total/year: about $110
I think I’ll go out and buy a cheapy mp3 player each year and then at the end of the year, SMASH IT! That will give me far more satisfaction than plunking down another $450 to replace my current iPod which died after two years.
Get some quality control Apple!
/end rant
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