During this year’s design week, one group studied the theme of “cycles” by looking at product cycles. As a part of their exploration, this group examined consumer cycles and the need for the newest, fanciest new products. This often has a big effect on our environment, especially when it comes to electronic devices like cell phones, computer, printers and anything made of computer chips and plastic.

8th grade student Michael created a short video game that illustrates this problem.

Special thanks to artist Chris Jordan for permission to use his incredible photo of discarded cell phones.

For more information, check out the EPA’s “cell phone life cycle poster.”