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Activity 9

30 March, 2015 - 12:20

Visit this YouTube link and watch the short animation that takes you through the complete life cycle of a mobile phone.

Compare this video to the 'Story of stuff' video in Activity 8.

It's likely you noted that this video has a more positive message. Note how the materials and chemicals are analysed and assessed at the earlier phases of the cycle. The ending in fact is ideal — all materials that comprise the chair are sorted and recycled after usage. Good DfE practice should aim for such a beautiful ending.