Your smartphone could be hiding a dark secret

Sep 28, 2017

The faithful use mobile phones as Pope Francis arrives at the National Reconciliation Encounter at "Las Malocas Park" in Villavicencio, Colombia September 8, 2017.

Unsafe working conditions, forced labour and toxic fumes: the hidden costs built into your smartphone. Image: REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

Peter Holgate

Founder and CEO, Ronin8 Technologies

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Packed electronic waste are seen outside at a recycling warehouse, in Mexico City, Mexico August 18, 2017. REUTERS/Henry Romero

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