Refurbished Phones & Why They’re Important in a Circular Economy
It’s not news that our waste to landfill global is reaching destructive proportions. This is why more and more governments and institutions are looking into Circular Economies. Mobile phones are a huge contributing factor to e-waste when there is actually so much room to re-use devices. If you’re looking for a cheap mobile deal , maybe it’s time to start considering a refurbished phone and do your part to support a circular economy. The statistics are scary. In Australia alone, there are over 18 million smartphones of which so many may end up on a landfill. The irony is that many of these devices are still functioning and may need minimal repairs to still be of use. Unfortunately, society and advertising lend itself to us wanted the newest and latest leaving little room for older devices. However, the Federal Government has announced changes in the terms of reference when it comes to the Right to Repair. This could see larger pressure being placed o...