This is only one step in the chain. As sad as is it -- it gets much worse on the far ends of the process. Collection of raw materials and disposal (read: "rec

This is only one step in the chain. As sad as is it -- it gets much worse on the far ends of the process. Collection of raw materials and disposal (read: "recycling") of old electronics are much worse. Years ago me and some friends just did back of a napkin calculations about the number of human deaths that could be attributed to our consumption of devices and materials -- and it was sobering. Sadly, not sobering enough for me to do anything about it. I try to minimize my possessions now, but not for a cause -- it is more of a lifestyle thing and I enjoy it. The problem is so huge and stark and overwhelming it is hard to know where to start in our society governed by large state actors. I do donate to efficient charities, try not to be evil -- but that is about the net of my efforts on the subject.