According to the current research in Canada, data centres and smart phones will be the most damaging information and communication technology (ICT) to the environment by 2040. The researchers claim that ICT will account as much as 14% for the total (globe) footprint by 2040.Among all the devices, they predict that by 2020, the most (damage) ones to the environment are smart phones. smart phones consume little energy to operate, over 80% of their emissions impact (come) from their production. The chip and the motherboard of a smart phone are made up of precious metals which are mined at a high cost. Therefore, (produce) them requires huge amount of energy. Smart phones also have a relatively shorter life, drives further production of new models and extraordinary amount of waste.
With the (late)research, the researchers hope to help smart phone users expand worldview. When selecting and purchasing smart phones, many people don't consider the issue of sustainability. The researchers hope that through their work, they could help people realise what they want to do.
