Why should I unplug?
Technology has helped us become ever more connected to the world and the people around us, however with the increase of connectedness to the world around us, we have found ourselves glued to our screens. Average screen time for a young adult can be up to 9 hours a day. With increased screen time, a person's health can be adversely affected.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Whatsapp, Tinder. Social media has become ubiquitous in our everyday lives, but how exactly is our social media usage affecting society and the individual? Social media can be seen as a blessing and a curse, helping us stay connected with friends and family all across the world, however, are these relationships as meaningful as they used to be?
Having the latest gadgets and most recent cell phone can be seen a social status symbol among young adults, but how exactly is changing your cell phone every year or two affecting the environment and people in developing countries? Where do the minerals come from which are required to manufacture your cell phone?
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Calculate your phone's CO2 FootPrint
Your cell phone usage has a CO2 footprint. Carbon dioxide is generated with every megabyte and gigabyte consumed. Additionally, it also depends where you are consuming these gigabytes. For example, certain companies use green energy for their servers while others use traditional fossil fuels such as coal to power your connectivity. Check out our carbon dioxide footprint calculator to see how your cell phone use is affecting the planet!
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