If you also have it at home used computers or phones and you don't know how to get rid of them, today we explain it to you. Themes such as environmental sustainability make us reflect on waste and pollution, we decided to write a mini guide on how dispose of old electronic devices correctly and sustainably.
But disposing of properly is not enough, we must try to reduce consumption. This is why we also want to talk to you about refurbished products, because they represent a great way to give your devices a second life, without using new materials and producing further waste.
Used computers and phones: the correct way to dispose of them
I WEEE, i.e. waste electrical and electronic equipment, they cannot be disposed of as mixed municipal waste. For this reason, on them you can find a symbol consisting of a crossed out garbage can. Electronic waste cannot in fact be thrown into the generic waste bin, nor in standard separate collection (wet, paper, plastic, glass, unsorted). A specific location is foreseen for old appliances. There are several ways to dispose of them correctly: you can contact shops and ecological islands in charge of disposal of old phones and e-waste, you can also think of the way of recycling, or to barter. These are all safe and sustainable ways.
Where to throw away used phones
The first way to get rid of old electronic devices is that of disposal. Whether it is a mobile phone, a computer or a tablet, it is waste that must be disposed of in the ecological islands and in the appropriate WEEE centers present in the various Italian municipalities. To find out where these collection points closest to your home are located, you can consult the website of your municipality.
In addition, there is a law, the so-called "one against zero" decree which obliges the trader to take back old model used telephones without having to buy a new electronic device. So, to get rid of your broken mobile phone, you just need to contact a retailer or an electronics store, which will take care of the disposal of the old device free of charge.
Used computers and phones: tips for recycling
As we said, there is also the option of recycling. In fact, it is possible to give a "new life" to old devices. But how? You can consider keeping your old smartphone like spare phone. Or, you can give it away to your child or grandchild, who wants a phone to play with. The same goes for computers. Another way is that fair trade. There are several charities that collect used phones to donate them to the poor or to reuse them for humanitarian projects in the Third World. To do Charity it's always a good idea.
Trade-in: for those who want to buy a new device
Finally, there is another way to get rid of old devices: exchange. Some stores agree to take your smartphone in exchange for a discount on a new device. In this case, you must inform yourself in the shop or on the website, about the condition of the appliance you want to trade in, in theory it must not be too old or too broken, but every company has its own rules. This strategy is used for example by Samsung who activated the program Samsung Value even on top-of-the-range Galaxy.
For example, from MediaWorld the campaign is active Flip4New: delivering a old working device in one of the stores, you will receive a giftcard of variable value based on the evaluation of your product. The giftcard can be spent on any product from the MediaWorld store. In this you will get a double advantage.
How to avoid generating further waste? With refurbished products
In order not to increase the volume of waste, the only way is reduce consumption and purchases. But what to do if your phone needs to be replaced? One solution could be thepurchase of a remanufactured product. These are devices (computers, smartphones, headphones, TVs, etc.) used but refurbished by the manufacturer itself and guaranteed. You can do this by purchasing an iPhone, a Samsung smartphone, or any other product.
Where can I buy used and refurbished phones?
I regenerated products they are found almost everywhere. You can buy them from Amazon, which also gives you the opportunity to simply buy used items. Brand like Jabra they have a dedicated section on the official website. It is not difficult to find them, refurbished phones and computers can also be found from MediaWorld, that discount until 30 September further these products, up to 50%. Obviously, in addition to the environmental issue, the savings factor comes into play: the remanufactured products are used but like new and cost less than the list price.
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Recycling and properly disposing of waste, even tech waste, is very important to reduce pollution and waste of materials. So if you have used phones and old computers in your drawer that you no longer use, please don't just throw them in the garbage, but follow our advice and get rid of them in a safe and sustainable way.
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