Mining For Smartphones: Film 3 - The True Cost of Tin

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Résumé

TLDRThe Banker Islands in Indonesia are a major source of tin, producing nearly one-third of the world's supply, which is crucial for electronics like smartphones. An investigation by Friends of the Earth highlights the dangerous and uncontrolled conditions under which many miners work, including allegations of child labor. The mining practices not only endanger the workers but also harm the local environment, affecting the livelihoods of the community. Friends of the Earth urges major companies, including Samsung and Apple, to take responsibility for their supply chains and ensure that tin mining is conducted ethically and sustainably, protecting both people and the planet.

A retenir

  • 🌍 Banker Islands produce 1/3 of the world's tin.
  • 📱 Tin is essential for electronics like smartphones.
  • ⚠️ Miners work in dangerous, uncontrolled conditions.
  • 👶 Allegations of child labor exist in tin mining.
  • 🌱 Mining practices harm local environments.
  • 🏢 Companies must take responsibility for their supply chains.
  • 🤝 Friends of the Earth advocates for ethical mining.
  • 🔍 Samsung and Apple may unknowingly source problematic tin.
  • 💪 Brands should influence suppliers for better practices.
  • 🌿 Protecting people and the planet is crucial.

Chronologie

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    The Banker Islands in Indonesia produce nearly one-third of the world's tin, which is essential for solder in various electronic goods, including smartphones. An investigation by Friends of the Earth revealed that thousands of miners work in dangerous, uncontrolled conditions outside the official mining sector, raising concerns about child labor and environmental impacts. The local community relies on tin mining for their livelihoods, highlighting the need for companies to take responsibility for the effects of their products. Major brands like Samsung and Apple may unknowingly source tin from these harmful practices, prompting Friends of the Earth to urge them to ensure responsible mining practices and protect both people and the environment in their supply chains.

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Vidéo Q&R

  • What do the Banker Islands produce?

    They produce nearly a third of the world's tin.

  • What is tin used for?

    Tin is used for solder in various electronic goods, including mobiles and smartphones.

  • What are the working conditions like for miners on Banker Islands?

    Miners work in uncontrolled and dangerous conditions.

  • Are there allegations of child labor in tin mining?

    Yes, there are allegations of child labor in the regulated independent tin mines.

  • What is Friends of the Earth's stance on tin mining?

    They call for companies to take responsibility for the impacts of their products and ensure ethical mining practices.

  • Which companies are implicated in the tin mining issue?

    Companies such as Samsung and Apple are implicated.

  • What does Friends of the Earth want from these companies?

    They want companies to protect people and the environment across their supply chains.

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Tags
  • Banker Islands
  • tin mining
  • electronic goods
  • solder
  • child labor
  • environment
  • Samsung
  • Apple
  • Friends of the Earth
  • supply chain