Gadgets have a global appeal and topping the list of must have’s is Apple’s iPhone. But, our knowledge of this handy device often extends only to it’s impressive functionality, rarely do we delve beyond to trace the path of production.
However, as consumers become more conscious and perhaps curious about what they buy, the demand for more details about the origin of materials, manufacturing processes and so forth, have prompted awareness initiatives such as barcodes referencing cost and ‘care’ – checkout The Fair Tracing Project to learn more.
Of course to access this information you need to scan the barcode using (you guessed it) a gadget such as your iPhone or iPad. So, this next insight into ‘The True Cost of an iPhone’ may give cause to rethink your purchasing preferences to include the review of production cost in terms of lifespan.
Created by MBAonline an online resource of informal lessons by leading business experts delivering wisdom without the jargon. The infograph clearly depicts the rapid turnover of iPhones from point of sale to purchaing the upgrade – such a short lifespan when viewed from this perspective makes one reconsider the virtues of recycling.
Since being released in 2007, the iPhone has morphed through five generations to reach the sleek, savvy model it’s become. And with the new iPhone 4S in hand, Apple users everywhere eagerly await the release of the iPhone 5.
But as we teeter on the brink of a chic new generation of iPhone, the question arises: Where do old iPhones go to die?
Recycling Resources: including details on data wiping.
Save the World by Recycling your Smartphone – article on iPhoneAppCafe.com
Apple Recycling Program – Ewatse buy back for gift cards.
Newaya Recycling – Smartphone buyback and cellphone recycling.
