ETHICAL CONSUMPTION THE CASE OF CELL PHONES TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Life Cycle of Cell Phones 3.1 Stage One: Extraction of Materials 3.2 Stage Two: Materials Processing 3.3 Stage Three Manufacturing 3.4 Stage Four: Packaging and Transportation 3.5 Stage Five: Useful Life 3. Ethical Issues 4.6 Energy Conservation 4.7 Exploitation & Illegal Trading 4.8 Toxics Waste Disposal & Environmental
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telephone back in 1875. From that time the journey gained a rapid acceleration and the modern child of that journey is known as “Cell Phone” today. With the new era of cell phones‚ people started thinking of more features to add to this invention. Surely cell phone started its journey as a blessing of modern technology. But‚ have we ever tried to see the flipside of it? Cell phone technology came as a huge leap towards connecting people‚ but did it cause the birth of some imminent threats? According to
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The use of cellular phones has spread like wild fire in the last ten years. It has become a part of everyday life for many American citizens‚ and a good number of people depend on them to carry out daily operations. Unfortunately‚ many of these daily operations occur while the individual is driving. As a result‚ many accidents have taken place in the last ten years due to the use of cell phones while on the road. The leads me to believe that if people can’t concentrate on the road while talking or
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function in daily life. Through modern day technology the telephone has evolved immensely. Landlines and cell phones are both efficient ways of communication‚ each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Power supply methods vary greatly between cell phones and land lines. Landlines are able to function when the power goes out and are a reliable steadfast form of communication. In contrast‚ a cell phone will only last without a power supply until the battery dies. Both forms‚ however; are ultimately
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Cell Phones and School Rebecca A. Morgan ENG 121 English Composition II Karen McFarland May 15‚ 2010 Cell Phones and School They have been around for many years and are not going to be going away any time soon. In fact‚ they are going to get better as time goes on. Learning how to cope with them and teach the children to be responsible when it comes to this technology is how the move forward will be easier. Cell Phones where only a thought at one point and now they are everywhere you
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Cell Phones and Media Consumption INTRODUCTION In today’s society‚ the prolific use of cell phones has become so commonplace we barely realize how often we (and the people around us) are on our phones. Our culture has become accustomed to the widespread use and accessibility of cellphones‚ and we fail to realize the effect it has on people and society as a whole. The overuse and abuse of cell phones‚ specifically text messaging among high school and college students is cause for concern. Nowadays
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Are cell Phones a Health Hazard? With the increasing of mobile phones’ functions‚ people rely more and more on them. The lower price also enables the mobile phone to become people’s daily necessity. Now even many students have their own mobile phone. People began to worry about the cell phone which will do harm to our health. But why people become worried about that? There are some speculates that cell phone might potentially threaten human being’s health. Mobile phones can emit radiofrequency
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Cell Phones in the Hands of Drivers: A Risk or a Benefit? As of 2000‚ there were about ninety million cell phone users in the United States‚ with 85% of them using their phones while on the road (Sundeen 1). Because of evidence that cell phones impair drivers by distracting them‚ some states have considered laws restricting their use in moving vehicles. Proponents of legislation correctly point out that using phones while driving can be dangerous. The extent of the danger‚ however‚ is a matter
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References: 1) RaulBarrera. (2012). Disadvantages of Cell Phones in School. Available: http://www.studymode.com/essays/Disadvantages-Of-Cell-Phones-In-School-1074638.html. Last accessed 6 May 2014. 2) HayItsGio. (2012). Cell Phones in School. Available: http://www.studymode.com/essays/Cell-Phones-In-School-1317488.html. Last accessed 4 May 2014.
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items. c. India will be advertising cheaper cell phones throughout the country so that more young people can afford them based on their income. d. With India’s increasing GDP and average income‚ younger people will benefit from this growth and purchase more expensive goods. 2) The cell phone trend is going to take off within the next couple of years throughout India. a. Rise in per-capita will allow people to spend more on luxury items. b. The phones will be less expensive. c. There will also
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