From the first mobile phone invented in 1973, mobile technology has progressed exponentially. The transient nature of this industry forces peers and competitors in the market to constantly strive to produce innovations in the blink of an eye. But at what cost?

As rewarding as every generation of mobiles is to the users, the waste generated by the industry is detrimental to a sustainable and safe ecosystem. On average, 40% of Indian users replace their phones within a year due to the high rate of obsolescence in the industry. Mobile phones with faster processors, better cameras and software are introduced in the market on a quarterly basis, and with every model, the designs become thinner, more fragile and comprise of irreplaceable parts. This engenders a need for a new model and the vicious cycle continues.hkjahgahgkarjewjkhrjktdfaklsfjasl;flakwehjtqwpeit;haegkl;ahwgeosh