E Waste Zero Program News Today

More than 5 billion mobile phones are currently sitting unused in homes and offices globally. Mobile operators are targeting these phones for reuse, refurbishing or recycling as part of a more ‘circular’ supply chain for mobile phones.

Published March 11, 2021 4:28pm Throwing old phones, chargers or any other broken electronic devices — e-waste as we call them — in the trash will only add up to the piles of garbage in landfills, which in turn will not only harm the environment, but also humans who may come in contact with them. E-waste, after all, is made up of different toxic and hazardous materials, making the process of recycling risky. Thankfully, there are organizations like Globe, taking action. The telecom com...