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We all have a smartphone though the human story behind it is unknown to most of us. People are dying of cancer brought on by exposure to benzene in the manufacturing of cellular devices . As mentioned in the documentary linked bellow, the cost of a benzene free product is about 1$ which represents less then a .20% price increase.Poor working condition are unfortunately common in todays vicious economic cycle but at one point something has to change. The price paid by workers is only getting higher as is the cost of technology so we have to wonder why are we letting this happen…
If we are willing to spend hours in line for the latest model why not take a few seconds to let the companies and governments concerned know that enough is enough. Our daily technology should not carry the blood of any of our fellow brothers & sisters.
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June 10, 2014
The stories shared by people signing this petition are heartbreaking. We need to keep up this momentum so we can force these companies to finally remove benzene from their manufacturing process. Please email your local representative and text three friends the link to this page today.
June 10, 2014
The momentum behind this fight is undeniable. I need you to email your local representatives right now to demand an investigation into these manufacturing conditions. Do not stop until they respond.
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is there any way to check which brands are actually safe? i dont want to support this stuff but i kinda need a phone for work
This is so sad. Why cant these companies just pay the extra dollar? It makes me feel sick to think about what goes into making these phones.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
We all have a smartphone though the human story behind it is unknown to most of us. People are dying of cancer brought on by exposure to benzene in the manufacturing of cellular devices . As mentioned in the documentary linked bellow, the cost of a benzene free product is about 1$ which represents less then a .20% price increase.Poor working condition are unfortunately common in todays vicious economic cycle but at one point something has to change. The price paid by workers is only getting higher as is the cost of technology so we have to wonder why are we letting this happen…
If we are willing to spend hours in line for the latest model why not take a few seconds to let the companies and governments concerned know that enough is enough. Our daily technology should not carry the blood of any of our fellow brothers & sisters.
Updates
June 10, 2014
The stories shared by people signing this petition are heartbreaking. We need to keep up this momentum so we can force these companies to finally remove benzene from their manufacturing process. Please email your local representative and text three friends the link to this page today.
June 10, 2014
The momentum behind this fight is undeniable. I need you to email your local representatives right now to demand an investigation into these manufacturing conditions. Do not stop until they respond.
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THATS DISGUSTING. we need to stop buying from them until they change how they treat people
is there any way to check which brands are actually safe? i dont want to support this stuff but i kinda need a phone for work
This is so sad. Why cant these companies just pay the extra dollar? It makes me feel sick to think about what goes into making these phones.
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THATS DISGUSTING. we need to stop buying from them until they change how they treat people