New mining map highlights damage caused by extracting metals for your smartphone

Phys.org•Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 04:40 PM•2 min read

The most sustainable smartphone is the one you currently own. An estimated 80% of your phone's negative impact on the environment happens before the first minute of use—before it is even unboxed.

Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-09-highlights-metals-smartphone.html)

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