Are Used Cellphones Better for the Environment?
The used cellphone market is a godsend for many, especially those of us who want to keep up with the latest technology but don’t have enough of a budget to invest in brand new gadgets every few months. Used cellphones give us tech-enthusiasts a way to satisfy our cravings while staying light on the pocket as well. But apparently, the benefits of buying used cellphones go beyond saving money. Buying used can also be beneficial for the environment, and here’s how. The Problem of Landfills Landfills are where all our waste items go from clothes we don’t want anymore to cellphones as well. The problem with these landfills is that as the waste in the world increases, so do the number of landfills, which means more trash being burnt. And the burning of trash leads to the harmful release of greenhouse gases that cause global warming. Because of the way cellphones are marketed, and because of the nature of the gadget industry, people use a cellphone for two years on average before getting a