Sustainability influences tech now more than ever. Plastic packaging is almost a thing of the past, and brick-and-mortar stores and online tech retailers are introducing recycling programs for old devices. Newer smartphones also feature more energy efficiency and are built to last. Apple smartphones now offer up to five years of software update compatibility. Everything from a smartphone’s build to the added chargers and phone cases you might shop for is also made from recycled materials designed with a lower carbon iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAIAAACQd1PeAAAADElEQVQI12P4//8/AAX+Av7czFnnAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC”>
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