Garbage disposal has been a persistent problem in the Philippines as with the rest of the world. Just recently, I saw a news report stating that waste from mobile phones (along with their attachments) and their batteries already consist 5% of the world’s total garbage output. However, the problem lies with the non-recyclability of certain items (such as a simple charger). Apparently, mobile phones and their accessories were not designed to be eco-friendly. This is actually alarming given the abundance of phones that are being produced to date.
That is why I would support the move that a universal charger be adopted. This plan basically encourages that all mobile phone manufacturers would agree to create one simple charger that would work for all type of phone. In addition, this model would be ecological meaning it can be easily recycled or reused. Mobile phone technology has indeed become more accessible and has not yet reached its full potential. Nonetheless, at this early stage, one should already be sure that the future of our environment will not be affected.
But the advocacy does not end here. Other technologies should take a look at the impact their products have affected the environment as well. All electronics manufacturers should be mindful of the goods that they produce and how they can contribute in eradicating the litter they help create.
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