Every decade has its own set of defining trends; and most trends even last for stretches of decades. There are three prevalent trends that come to mind when I think about my generation.

1. THE TRENDS THAT DEFINE,
FOR GOOD OR BAD

2. Every decade has its own set of defining trends;
and most trends even last for stretches of decades.

3. THREE
PREVALENT
TRENDS

4. 1. MINIATURIZATION OF
TECHNOLOGY
This doesn’t necessarily equate to electronic devices becoming smaller;
the oversize iPhone that is the iPad is a testament to this, although
it’s true that this is more the exception than the rule.
In any case, the true definition of miniaturization is the ability to cram
more and more technological power in smaller and smaller silicon
spaces.
This has paved the way for technology production costs to become
cheaper, which means that more and more people are able to afford
electronic gadgets.

5. 2. GADGET PROLIFERATION
In tandem with developments in the
internet, is inter-connectivity.
The internet has gradually become
integrated into almost every aspect
of our lifestyles, making the
ownership of these internet-ready
devices like tablets and
smartphones a necessity.

6. 3. ANOTHER OFFSHOOT OF
MINIATURIZATION
Fast technology turnovers. Because of the cheapening production
costs, more time, resources, and budget can be devoted to the
research and development of technologies. This leads to tech
receiving further improvements – or even outright phasing out
to make way for more practical replacements – almost every
other season.

7. The three trends mentioned above have
certainly shaped the way the world
works today. However, this doesn’t
translate to positive changes through
and through.
As with everything else, there will always
be cons to go along with the pros. In
this case, a very big con has been e-
waste.

8. E-WASTE
(short for “electronic waste”) is,
as the name implies, waste
generated by electronic
products.
This isn’t just limited to the
expected pileup of plastic and
silicon (both already
notoriously hard to dispose of
in their own right).

9. E-waste also present a more direct biohazard
danger in the form of chemicals like lead,
cadmium, and beryllium leaking from
batteries, capacitors, and other electronic
components.
As can be imagined, this has prompted
people to sell old electronics instead of just
throwing them away.
While certainly a step in the right direction, a
better, more green-focused option is
available: E-recycling.

10. E-RECYCLING
is a type of waste management specifically
set up as a countermeasure to e-waste.
What happens is, e-recycling centers
collect discarded electronics and very
thoroughly inspect each and every one.
They identify the unusable parts and
dispose of them under the strictest
recycling standards. They then repair
and restore the gadgets to factory-
release conditions and resell them to
consumers at low prices.

11. Selling old electronics isn’t just that
anymore; it’s become so much
more.
While not the ultimate solution to e-
waste, it is currently the best one,
and it would do us well to follow it
for a greener and brighter tomorrow.
Or better yet repair your electronic
devices buy looking for a site that is
e-waste friendly like LaptopAid.com

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