کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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6464229 | 1422607 | 2016 | 11 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
- I study effects of mobile phoneson energy consumption, environment and health.
- I provide remedies to minimize the negative impacts of mobile phones.
- I suggest manufacturers develop safe measures that would increase customer retention of mobile phones.
- Governments and mobile phone industries need to jointly develop effective regulations.
- I need to cultivate awareness of potential health risks of mobile phone use among consumers.
Mobile phones are universally popular due to their convenience. But their production and use can cause various environmental, energy and health effects. The present study addresses the adverse effects of mobile phones, and proposed remedies to overcome them. It pays special attention to the role of technical innovation. It is suggested that governments and the mobile telecommunication industry need to work together to develop realistic and effective regulations for design, manufacture, energy consumption, recycling and reuse of mobile phones so as to mitigate and minimize the various negative impacts.
Journal: Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions - Volume 21, December 2016, Pages 69-79