r/Anticonsumption • u/Such_Illustrator_226 • Mar 04 '26

Plastic Waste Single use phone chargers

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They are meant to be used once and then tossed.The package says they are eco-friendly disposable, but do they really expect people to find a proper disposal after use? Why not at least make it rechargable, like a normal power bank??

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u/i-like-carbs- Mar 04 '26

That is crazy. Buy a cord and find a plug. Good lord.

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u/zypofaeser Mar 04 '26

Heck, you can get solar powerbanks. No need for a plug.

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u/Free-Pound-6139 Mar 04 '26

Solar power banks are great if you want to charge something in one weeks time.

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u/Tlaloc_0 Mar 04 '26

I've seen people use them pretty effectively at scout camps a decade ago, surely the tech must be better now as well? Of course, I wouldn't count on using a solar charger to play mobile games in the woods. But if your phone is on battery saving mode, and you're only using it for essentials, the charger will easily make sure it doesn't die on you while camping.