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This Is Why Mobile Phone Recycling Matters

While e-waste isn't just small electronics such as mobile phones, but also our frequently upgraded phones which add up and fuel the year-on-year increase of this rapidly growing waste stream.

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Simple Ways To Power Down and Complete a Smartphone Detox in a Week

Taking care of yourself and your digital wellbeing in the era of smartphones is essential. These powerful gadgets are constantly calling for our attention and occasionally it's good to disconnect.

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What to Look For When Buying a Refurbished Phone

Getting a refurbished phone may seem a bit confusing however, it is easier than it seems. Follow our tips on what to look for and get the most value for your money!

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Busting 6 Common Myths About Refurbished Phones

Despite the popularity of refurbished phones, there are a few myths circulating that are pushing first time buyers away from making the choice to buy a refurbished phone. In this blog, we've debunked 6 most common misconceptions about refurbished phones.

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What Are Refurbished Phones? A Complete Guide

Buying a refurbished phone can be a bit tougher to know what you're getting but our handy guide runs through exactly what you can expect, including price, condition and where to get them so you get the phone you want, for less!

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Eight Ways We Can Reduce E-Waste

We've compiled a list of simple ways you can make an impact on curbing e-waste in your household and be inspired to embark on the journey to circularity with electronics.

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What Is 'Mobile Phone Eco Rating' and Where To Find It?

Earlier this year Eco Rating scheme was launched to provide consumers with an insight on smartphones' lifecycle environmental impact to help them make better purchase decisions keeping sustainability in mind. Read on to find out what is Eco Rating and where it can be found.

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iOS 17: A Major Upgrade

The iOS 17 features have been announced at the Apple WWDC event and it's safe to say, we're excited for these new features to become available for download this fall.

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"Nomophobia" - The Modern Day Epidemic

What’s the biggest addiction of the 21st century? The smartphone has a strong case of being number one. In a dramatic shift that has occurred in the past 20 years, we've gone from having a simple communication device on our person to having the world at our fingertips. Henry from VoucherShops shares his thoughts.

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15 Measures to Protect Children Online

There are 15 standards that apps need to adhere to, the ICO provide detailed information, but here’s a bitesize summary, that outlines the key points to each.

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How Can I Make The Purchase Of My New Phone More Earth-friendly?

Every year our smartphones become more advanced power houses infused with intelligence like never before. With companies releasing dozens of new phones per year to match any usability needs, smartphones become irreplaceable. So how can we make buying smartphones more eco-friendly?

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Is Your Phone's Screen At Risk Of Burn-In?

In the era of AMOLED and OLED screens, we get a fair amount of queries about screen burn issues and how these affect a trade-in price. Read on to get your questions answered.

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How to Declutter Your Phone

Tidying up our homes has become a regular habit, similarly we need to tidy up our mobile phones. If you consider the number of unnecessary apps or screenshots that you have on your phone, you may have reached an excessive amount to the point where you’re running out of storage or it’s taking you longer than necessary to find what you’re looking for on your phone. If so, it's time to declutter your phone.

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Apple Environmental Report 2023: Does Apple Really Care About the Environment?

The report is rich in claims and achievements Apple is proud of, but there are a few essentials missing from their progress on the 2022 fiscal year and we decided to dig deeper to uncover the bad and the ugly when it comes to Apple’s environmental impact.

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The Ultimate Guide to Recycling Your Electronics

For some, recycling electronics can be confusing and challenging, which is understandable as there are still a few limitations. But fear not, this guide provides you with practical advice on how to recycle your electronic gadgets, reduce waste and minimise environmental impact while you're at it.

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Does Tesco Mobile Recycle Mobile Phones?

Recently Tesco have renamed its mobile phone recycling programme to Tesco Mobile Trade-In and we take a look how it compares to recycling your old mobile phone through Compare and Recycle.

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The UK's Top 10 Most Gadget-Conscious Cities 2023

It’s that time of year again when we celebrate Global Recycling Day 2023 by revealing the UK’s Top 10 most gadget-conscious cities! Using our trade-in data, Compare and Recycle list which areas in the UK have recycled the most tech.

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What Can We Expect from the Upcoming Galaxy S23 Series?

The announcement of the new flagship Galaxy S23 series is scheduled for the 1st of February 2023, so let’s dive into the latest rumours about what the Samsung Galaxy S23 will be like.

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Year in Review: The Most Recycled Phones of 2023

Welcome to Compare and Recycle’s Year in Review! Every year thousands of phones get recycled through our comparison, and as the new year kicked off, we decided to wrap up the numbers to share the most impressive highlights and reveal the UK’s most recycled phone of 2023. Keep reading to find out which phones made the list!

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Best Sustainable Phones 2024

Some mobile phone manufacturers are trying to offer more sustainable phones that are less detrimental to the environment, so it’s time to highlight these few ethically-minded options on the market.

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How Much Can I Sell My Samsung Galaxy For?

There’s absolutely one thing that you should do before upgrading to one of the new Galaxy S24 smartphones and that is finding the best price to sell your current Samsung phone. Let’s find out just how much you can sell your Samsung Galaxy S23, S22, S21, S20 or S10 for.

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