Disposable Tech.... or ?

In our inconsiderate 'trash-and-replace' culture it does not come as a surprise to be able to purchase 'disposable' USB sticks (Art.Lebedev) or mobile phones (BIC). However, detaching ourself from the aspect of 'disposing' this two items are actually quite ingenious. A USB stick encased in cardboard appears to be more environmental concious than the ones in a plastic shell or metal. I liked the snap-off and little space to write notes on it. Can easily be mailed and reused by the receiver.
At first glance the phone seemed like a bad idea to reduce our mounts of waste, but let's put it this way : Being able to purchase a pre-charged phone with 60 minutes free at any 7/11 can be an extremely useful thing under certain circumstances. Priced at close to 50 Euros it is not necessarily cheap, but a small price to pay when really in need. Of course this can never be considered a cheaper alternative to the real thing and - let's be honest - at the end of the day will still be thrown away. AJ