Book description
Imagine a mountain of discarded phones, laptops, and solar panels growing faster than we can recycle it-over 180 billion pounds by 2030, according to the UN. That's the urgent reality Josh Lepawsky unpacks in Electronic Waste: A Reference Handbook, and listening to this audiobook isn't just informative; it's a wake-up call you'll feel in your bones. Lepawsky doesn't drown you in data-he guides you through the messy, human story behind the e-waste crisis, making complex global systems feel immediate. You'll hear how discarded electronics from your phone to your fridge travel across borders, often landing in communities bearing the toxic burden, while corporations and governments grapple with solutions that too often ignore social justice.
What makes this audiobook exceptional is its rhythm. The narration flows like a compelling documentary, weaving hard facts with raw, human perspectives. You'll hear voices from Agbogbloshie, Ghana, where e-waste scavengers rebuild electronics amid perilous conditions, and from maker spaces in Dar es Salaam turning trash into tools. Lepawsky doesn't just highlight problems-he spotlight the innovators designing for repairability, the activists pushing for policy shifts, and the quiet heroes redefining "waste" as a resource. The expert profiles and organizational deep dives (like the Basel Convention's role) land with clarity, never feeling like a textbook lecture.
Crucially, Lepawsky avoids despair. He shows us the "light at the end of the tunnel"-how communities and companies are rethinking consumption, demanding "design for reuse," and turning environmental racism into action. You'll finish this audiobook not paralyzed by the scale of the crisis, but armed with a clear-eyed understanding of where change is happening. It's the perfect blend of alarming, hopeful, and utterly necessary listening for anyone who's ever tossed a phone or wondered what happens to their old tech. This isn't just about e-waste-it's about reimagining our relationship with the objects we rely on. A must-listen for our times.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience