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Welcome to Roundtable.
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Smartphones and mobile phones have become such a big part of our daily lives.
But when the latest, brightest shiny new edition drops, what fate awaits its predecessor?
Before you even think about ghosting your gadget into the junk drawer, here's first what not to do.
Never, ever trash it in the garbage can.
That's like Batman saying peace out to Robin and sending it straight to the landfill, spilling out toxic metals and poisoning the environment.
It's 2024, for crying out loud.
Let's find out a cooler, eco friendly way to give our old devices some love.
And we're on a mission of starting your week with a motivational kick.
Our motivational Monday offerings will get you ready to tackle the week.
For today's program, I'm joined by Neil Hon and Li Yi in the studio.
First on today's show, when our smartphones reach the end of their lifespan or no longer meet your interest, they become electronic waste.
That's what it is.
According to the China association of Circular Economy, or CACE, the average mobile phone lasts about about 2.2 years, leading it to over 400 million discarded phones annually in China.