The Growing E-Waste Crisis Every year, the world produces over 50 million metric tons of electronic waste, making it one of the fastest-growing waste streams. Old phones, tablets, and gadgets pile up in landfills, leaching toxic chemicals into the soil and water. Shockingly, only 17.4% of e-waste is properly recycled, leaving the rest to harm the environment.
The Role of Refurbished Phones in E-Waste Reduction. Refurbished phones offer a game-changing solution to this crisis. Instead of discarding devices, refurbishing extends their life, reducing demand for new production and minimizing waste. By choosing a refurbished phone, you’re directly preventing another device from becoming landfill waste. In fact, if just 10% more people opted for refurbished devices, we could prevent millions of tons of e-waste annually.
Lowering Carbon Footprints, One Phone at a Time Manufacturing a new smartphone emits around 85 kg of CO2, while a refurbished phone requires over 75% less energy. This means buying a pre-owned device significantly cuts down carbon emissions, reducing the overall environmental burden. By simply switching to refurbished, you help conserve precious resources like gold, silver, and rare earth metals, which are mined in ways that damage ecosystems.
A Circular Economy for Electronics The concept of a circular economy focuses on reuse, repair, and recycling, ensuring that products stay in circulation for as long as possible. At Refreshed Like New, we fully embrace this model. Every device we restore meets the highest quality standards, giving it a second life while keeping e-waste out of landfills.
Smart Savings, Smart Choices Beyond sustainability, buying refurbished is also a smart financial move. Customers save up to 50% compared to new devices, while still getting premium smartphones that perform like new. You get the best of both worlds—high-quality tech and a cleaner planet.
Join the Movement By choosing a refurbished phone from Refreshed Like New, you’re not just making a purchase; you’re making an impact. Every phone we restore is one less in a landfill and one step closer to a more sustainable future.
Let’s turn waste into opportunity and give tech a second chance—because a phone’s life doesn’t have to end in a landfill.
