BLUF

A Swiss survey found that 62 percent of respondents replaced their smartphones every three to four years—with 20 percent replacing their phone annually.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. There are currently more than seven billion mobile phone users worldwide.
  2. Discarded phone chargers contribute to more than 51,000 tonnes of electronic waste each year.
  3. There are various options for electronic waste disposal, including recycling centres.

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