Throughout the life cycle of a smartphone or tablet, production causes the greatest environmental impact. These electronic devices contain rare earth metals. Many of these precious elements have a strategic importance for sustainability technologies such as wind turbines to generate renewable energy. Smartphones and tablets also may contain Substances of Very High Concern. These are chemicals that can be harmful to our health and the environment. Before you buy a new smartphone or tablet as a present this Christmas, check for refurbished alternatives. If it has to be a new device, use the Scan4Chem app to ask companies if their products contain SVHCs above 0,1%. It's your right to know!

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