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The UK 3G network switch-off: What you need to know

Find out when & why 3G (and 2G) networks are being phased out, what devices may be affected & how you can ensure you’re not impacted… In 2021, the government made an agreement with mobile network operators Vodafone, EE, O2 & Three that 3G & 2G mobile services will be phased out by 2033. However,… Continue reading The UK 3G network switch-off: What you need to know

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

How refurbished devices will power the circular phone market in 2022

The mobile industry is changing. Five years ago, it was all about ‘new’. The latest model release was marked with midnight queues outside stores and owning the top model as soon as possible was the ultimate goal. Therefore, in 2022 attitudes have shifted, says Matt Kennedy, Chief Commerce Officer at giffgaff… New is not… Continue reading How refurbished devices will power the circular phone market in 2022

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

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

What is the Carbon Footprint of a Smartphone?

Manufacturing the average smartphone is estimated to create around 16kg of CO2 equivalent emissions. If you then add the amount of power the phone consumes over two years of average use then that figure rises to 22kg, but there’s also much more to consider. All smartphones contain hazardous materials like bromine, chlorine, lead and… Continue reading What is the Carbon Footprint of a Smartphone?

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