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

PHYSorg
Sep 23, 2026, 12:40 pm108 pts
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.

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