If you’ve ever replaced a cell phone, chances are your old one is hanging around in the back of a drawer if it wasn’t tossed out on trash day. In this article we’ll uncover the staggering number of cell phones discarded each year and answer the question, “What can you do with an old cell phone?”
According to ReCellular, a cell phone recycler and reseller, between 100 million and 130 million cell phones are disposed of annually in the US alone. Of this mound of obsolete technology, only 10 percent are recycled.
Although a small percentage of cell phones are repurposed, most old mobile phones end up stored in a drawer or sent to a landfill. However, there are several greener alternatives.
What Can You Do With an Old Cell Phone? 4 Ways to Repurpose Your Old Mobile
Use your most recent old phone as a backup: A usable older cell phone makes a useful backup to your new tricked out one in case of emergency. Donate it: Many charities,organizations, and foundations collect used cell phones to resell or to give to people in need. Consider donating your old phone(s) to your favorite cause. Sell it: A number of cellular companies and electronics recycling companies buy used cell phones. Trade it in for a newer model: Your cellular company may have a trade in program that will allow you to trade your older model in for the smartphone you’ve got your eye on.
Find an eco friendly way to dispose of your old cell phones. You may put some green in your pocket and become part of the solution to the discarded cell phone problem
This article was originally published on www.AsanteGeorge.com as a blog post entitled What Can You Do With an Old Cell Phone? 4 Ways to Repurpose Your Phone When You Upgrade .