sustainability

Introduction 🌍 Technology has brought us many conveniences and advancements, but it also has a significant impact on the environment. One of the most pressing issues is the problem of electronic waste, or e-waste. E-waste refers to the discarded electronic devices that are no longer used, such as computers, smartphones, televisions, and other consumer electronics. As technology advances and devices become obsolete at an increasingly rapid pace, the amount of e-waste generated is growing at an alarming rate....

In my first blog post I wrote about the Fairphone. A sustainable phone that is supposed to last. I also wrote that we have all been really crazy about “the” situation. What I meant was the climate change. Introduction In my first blog post, I wrote about the Fairphone, a sustainable phone that is designed to last. In this post, I want to delve deeper into the issue of climate change and discuss the small actions we can all take to make a big difference....

Taking Action In light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the importance of sustainability, I have been taking steps to align my consumer choices with these values. I have made donations to charities such as Save the Children and UNICEF, registered to potentially donate blood through DKMS, and switched my email and cell phone providers to ones that prioritize green energy and neutral carbon emissions. The Challenge However, my desire to use a Fairphone with CalyxOS, a privacy-focused and open-source operating system, has presented a challenge in terms of compatibility with my current Apple ecosystem....