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Best is to not use newer technology :)
be careful of security updates duration and ban connected objects.
don't do online subscribtions but go to your local library, media library or even store,

• laptop : still in use since 2011, just changed hard drive for SSD and added some RAM 5 years ago,
• smartphone : had to change last year my 2017 S7 (gave it to someone, still running perfectly) for a new one only because I needed an app on android 10, and mine stopped updates till 8.0... So I discovered that manufacturers garantee security updates for only 2-3 years, except for Apple, Google and High-end Samsung (5 years). Avoid Chinese brands (Redmi, Xiaomi, Honor...). I choose a used Xcover because of 5 years support, removable battery, and screen size that can fit in my pocket.

Indeed we certainly need a better technology, or to enforce better regulations, but currently those batteries are the only alternative to gas. So we try and learn from our mistakes, as usual...