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

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

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!

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?