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Why keeping old electronics feels socially awkward

I keep my phone until it literally dies but all my friends get new ones every year and I feel like I am falling behind even though mine does everything I need.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Social pressure creates false urgency around possessions that function perfectly well.

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“Where Are You with E-waste and global justice?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.