Abstract

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.

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