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Which: Six million UK households struggling to pay telecom bills

The cost of living crisis has meant many households have had to cut down on other essentials to pay for telecom services… Six million households are struggling to afford telecom services such as broadband, landline and mobile phone packages according to an analysis from Which? Its analysis of Ofcom survey data found around… Continue reading Which: Six million UK households struggling to pay telecom bills

Sustainable benefits can help make a real difference

Indeed, research shows that two-thirds of Britons now believe climate change is as severe as coronavirus and the majority want sustainability prioritised in economic recovery… What exactly is sustainability? Sustainability means different things to different people. It is clear that it is not just about ensuring that we do not use up… Continue reading Sustainable benefits can help make a real difference

Uswitch: More than three million customers could save by switching to SIM-only

Out-of-contract customers are overpaying on mobile contracts, costing them up to 430% more than the current best value SIM-only offers… More than three million out-of-contract customers could save a total of £670 million annually by switching to SIM-only deals according to Uswitch. These customers could save an average of £207 a year by changing… Continue reading Uswitch: More than three million customers could save by switching to SIM-only

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!

Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists…

Smartphones contain around 30 different elements, some of which the Earth is running out of

The recycling of e-waste must urgently be ramped up because mining the Earth for precious metals to make new gadgets is unsustainable, scientists say. One study estimated that the world’s mountain of discarded electronics, in 2021 alone, weighed 57 million tonnes. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) says there now needs to be… Continue reading Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists…

The carbon savings potential from homeworking

The carbon trust have just released a new study focused on the impact working from home in within Europe has had on the environment. Key findings included: Potential carbon savings aided by hybrid working could save up to 12.2mt of CO2 emissions per year in Germany equivalent to 83 million flights from London to… Continue reading The carbon savings potential from homeworking

How do you reduce the carbon footprint of a mobile phone?

If you want to reduce the footprint of your smartphone then there are a number of things you can do. That includes: Text rather than call Texting is a much lower-carbon option than calling. If you do need to make a call, using a landline is more carbon-efficient because it takes about one-third less… Continue reading How do you reduce the carbon footprint of a mobile phone?

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