How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Refurbished Tech & Reduce E-Waste

Nowadays, technology evolves rapidly, leading many of us to upgrade our devices frequently. However, this results in a significant amount of electronic waste (e-waste) that harms the environment. One way to action this issue is by supporting refurbished technology.    Refurbished tech not only reduces e-waste, it ensures as many devices as possible get back… Continue reading How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Refurbished Tech & Reduce E-Waste

The UK is hoarding 15 million old phones

A study of 2,000 adults showed households across the UK are storing electronic items because they have not had a chance to sort them out…   British households are hoarding nearly 15 million unused phones, according to research by Virgin Media O2.   The research showed that 39 per cent of those surveyed have unused… Continue reading The UK is hoarding 15 million old phones

E-waste: Five billion phones to be thrown away in 2022

This year, 5.3 billion mobile phones will be thrown away the international waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) forum says…   Based on global trade data, its estimate highlights the growing environmental problem of “e-waste”.   Many people keep old phones, rather than recycle them, research suggests. Precious minerals not extracted from waste electronics, such… Continue reading E-waste: Five billion phones to be thrown away in 2022

Uswitch: Millions of British use their smartphones for work

Around 24 million UK employees are spending 12 hours a week doing their job on their smartphones. According to research by Uswitch…   The research revealed that 24% use their phones for video calls. 17% dial into meetings, 50% answer emails and 14% work with spreadsheets.   Of those surveyed, 70% reported that they have… Continue reading Uswitch: Millions of British use their smartphones for work

Refurb smartphone market size predicted to grow by USD 45.98 billion!

Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Refurbished Smartphone Market by OS and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026

Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Refurbished Smartphone Market by OS and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026   The “Refurbished Smartphone Market by Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa) – Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026″ report has been added to Technavio’s offering. The potential growth difference… Continue reading Refurb smartphone market size predicted to grow by USD 45.98 billion!