1) More devices require more power. a) Energy issue b) E-waste/recycling c) Rare materials issue 2) Old devices are often still in working order and can be used by someone else. a) Energy b) E-waste/recycling c) Rare materials issue 3) Some materials used in smart devices are rare earth minerals with a finite supply. a) Energy b) E-waste/recycling c) Rare materials issue 4) Devices have a high carbon footprint from manufacture and delivery. a) Energy b) E-waste/recycling c) Rare materials issue 5) Devices in landfill can leak harmful chemicals. a) Energy b) E-waste/recycling c) Rare materials issue 6) Recycling can help, but technology is needed to help develop synthetic replacements. a) Energy b) E-waste/recycling c) Rare materials issue 7) Increasing energy prices has led to reconsideration of energy use and investment in solar and renewables. a) Energy b) E-waste/recycling c) Rare materials issue 8) People around the world are exploited into picking out materials from landfill. a) Energy b) E-waste/recycling c) Rare materials issue

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