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The Life Cycle of a Cell Phone

If you would like to learn more about some of the stages in the life cycle of a cell phone, here is a list of links to videos on the extraction of raw materials, production of cell phones, and waste disposal.

Extraction of coltan in the DRC:

Extraction of oil in Nigeria:

Production of cell phones in China:

Disposal of e-waste in Ghana and China: