Title: How Addiction to Electronics Affects the Environment & Our Lives
Headings: How Addiction to Electronics Affects the Environment & Our Lives
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How Addiction to Electronics Affects the Environment & Our Lives
Environmental Impact
Consumer Electronic Waste
Minimize Environmental Impact
Social Impact
Physical Health
Relationships
Final Word

Content: Most are left by the side of the road for the garbage truck to pick up or even covertly dumped in the local landfill. But it is incredibly important to recycle your TV when you replace it to avoid poisoning the earth and future generations. Minimize Environmental Impact
The EPA estimates that over 438 million electronic devices were sold in 2009, which is twice the amount sold in 1997. At this rate, that number will jump to over a billion devices per year in no time. That being the case, it’s essential to recognize the damage we can do to the environment and our children and grandchildren by simply throwing an old device in the trash. In addition to recycling, if we’re able to use our devices longer, we can reduce the number of them produced, which will save vital limited resources and conserve much-needed energy as well. Social Impact
Not only does our demand for electronics harm the environment, but it can also harm our relationships. I remember the first time I saw a cell phone. I was in college and another student’s phone rang in the library. She answered it and actually carried on a conversation while the rest of us crammed for final exams.