Why Europeans students throw away their smartphones, and what they can do about it

The Visualization Shows:

This stacked area chart represents the main reasons why European students need to repair their smartphones over time.

Each color in the chart corresponds to a different reason, and the x-axis indicates the age of the smartphones

The Visualization is For:

European students, educators, parents, and anyone interested in understanding smartphone usage patterns, providing insights into the factors influencing smartphone longevity and disposal habits among students.

The Visualization is important because:

Understanding these reasons is crucial because it sheds light on sustainability and environmental impact.

By knowing why students discard or repair their phones, we can encourage better maintenance practices and advocate for longer-lasting devices.

Additionally, manufacturers can use this data to improve phone durability and reduce electronic waste.

How to Read the Visualization:

Look at the x-axis to determine the age of the smartphones (ranging from 0 to 10 years).

Observe the colored areas in the chart, each representing a specific issue (e.g., broken screen, water damage).

The larger the area, the more prevalent that issue is among European students.

Vertical lines indicate specific phone ages (e.g., 2 years, 4 years), providing additional context.