How do I stop throwing my phone?

(Coincidentally, the incident occurred during an argument about the girl’s nonstop texting.) “In this case, our patient’s upper lip was smashed against her teeth, causing the laceration,” says Dr. Baker, adding that when thrown with force, a cellphone can indeed become a weapon.

What happens when you throw your phone away?

Some people throw their old phones in the trash like any other piece of garbage, and they drift through the typical waste stream, ending up in landfills, decaying and leaching toxins into the environment, and causing a loss of $55 billion annually from squandered resources like gold.

How many phones get thrown away each year?

This results in about 100-120 million phones that are discarded every year. With such high amounts, old cell phones have become the fastest growing form of electronic trash. This is causing a serious problem because electronic waste contains many hazardous materials.

Can you live without phone?

Eighty four percent of people surveyed in a TIME Mobility Poll said they couldn’t go even one day without their mobile. So, humans can survive for up to three weeks without food, and 3-7 days without water… but most of us can’t handle a day without our phones?

How much gold is in cell phones?

There are 0.034 grams of gold in each cell phone, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. That’s the equivalent of 0.001 troy ounces, worth about $1.82 at today’s prices. There are also 16 grams of copper, worth about 12 cents, 0.35 grams of silver, worth 36 cents, and 0.00034 grams of platinum, valued at 2 cents.

Is it safe to use phone while charging?

There is no danger in using your phone while it’s charging. This myth comes from fears about batteries overheating. Charging tip: While you can use it during a charge, having the screen on or apps refreshing in the background uses power, so it will charge at half the speed.