Environmentally friendly electronics: Do they exist?


Little about these TV screens is green. Finding sustainable technology to buy is still a nightmare for consumers. For now, you're better off looking for something you can use for a long time. — dpa

Sustainability and modern consumer electronics are two things that, at first glance, can't be reconciled. But that hasn't stopped some companies from trying. Is there a way to buy a new phone without helping to destroy the planet?

New smartphones, televisions and notebooks, smart speakers and lamps – the list of technical innovations is endless.

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