Have you ever considered what happens to your old mobile phone when your contract ends and you upgrade to a new phone? Many people do not give this a second thought, however mobile phone recycling is becoming an issue that just cannot be ignored.
The raw materials, minerals and resources that are consumed in order to meet the ever growing demand for the latest devices simply doesn’t equate to their relatively short life span and a painfully low recycling rate of just 11%.
This infographic looks at what you should do when your mobile phone contract ends.
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