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New mining map highlights damage caused by extracting metals for your smartphone

phys.org · 11hShare

The most sustainable smartphone is the one you currently own. An estimated 80% of your phone's negative impact on the environment happens before the first minute of use—before it is even unboxed.

First report: What typically uses the most data on a smartphone? — engadget.com, 2d