The Environmental Impacts of My PS5 DualSense Controller: Local and Global
The PS5 Controller: Local and Global Impacts This week, I looked deeper into the environmental impacts of my PS5 DualSense controller . At first, it seemed like a simple item a fun gaming tool I use to relax but when I traced where its materials come from, how it’s made, and what happens when it’s disposed of, I realized I had never thought about the geography behind it. Its environmental effects happen both locally and globally. Production Impacts The controller is made of multiple materials: Outer Shell: Hard plastic ( ABS resin ) Buttons & Joysticks: Silicone rubber and plastic Battery: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Circuit Board: Fiberglass , copper, nickel, and traces of gold Where do these components come from: From what we learned in class about uneven development and global supply chains (Lecture 1), it is clear that production affects some regions more than others: Lithium battery: Lithium is mined mainly in Chile, Arg...