In 2021, consumers spent $19.6 billion during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend. This new documentary ‘Behind the Screens’ shows the complex, resource-intensive production process behind creating mobile phones and the mounting problem presented by e-waste. As shoppers a getting ready to grab new tech deals ahead of the festive season, it’s an opportune moment to shine a light on the growing problem of e-waste and the tech industry’s harmful ‘make-use-dispose- attitude.
Check out the trailer below and see more, the documentary is available to view on WaterBear – a free streaming platform dedicated to the future of the planet.