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In our digital era, where technology advances at a breakneck speed, it's crucial to consider our ecological footprint. As a proponent of the circular economy, Phone Recycle Solution (PRS) champions sustainability and environmental responsibility. This article provides practical advice on using your smartphone in an eco-friendly manner, thereby extending its lifespan and, consequently, benefiting both your wallet and our planet.
In our digital era, where technology advances at a breakneck speed, it's crucial to consider our ecological footprint. As a proponent of the circular economy, Phone Recycle Solution (PRS) champions sustainability and environmental responsibility. This article provides practical advice on using your smartphone in an eco-friendly manner, thereby extending its lifespan and, consequently, benefiting both your wallet and our planet.
Before succumbing to the latest promotion, take a moment to think. Is it necessary to always go for the latest model? Often, a less recent but refurbished smartphone can meet your needs while significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with the production of new devices.
The French Environment and Energy Management Agency (Ademe) has calculated that manufacturing a smartphone (weighing around 200g) requires 82kg of natural resources, including rare metals, which is 400 times its weight! The extraction of these raw materials itself necessitates thousands of litres of water and the massive consumption of fossil energy (coal, gas, oil).
Before being switched on for the first time, an iPhone will have already produced 80% of its greenhouse gas emissions for its entire lifespan.
Reusing an already manufactured smartphone thus allows for a reduction of 87% in its environmental impact.
Equipping your phone with a case and tempered glass is vital to minimize the risk of damage. So, do not skimp on this purchase, which will help you preserve your device in the long term.
In fact, at PRS, we place special emphasis on the protection and durability of your refurbished device. That’s why we always provide a case and tempered glass with every purchase of a PRS refurbished iPhone.
When you need to replace your phone charger, it's important to choose wisely and opt for one produced by your phone's manufacturer. Using a charger of dubious origin can lead to battery wear or cause your device to overheat.
Depending on the season, temperature variations can cause malfunctions or damage certain parts of your device.
Therefore, avoid exposing your smartphone to direct sunlight, which could lead to screen damage, battery overheating, or harm to the phone's components. Similarly, cold temperatures can cause issues, particularly with the battery.
Since it operates on lithium-ion, a chemical process characterized by continuous energy-generating reactions, exposure to extreme temperatures can reduce these reactions, leading to malfunctions. The device, receiving less energy, will discharge and turn off more quickly.
Whether it's photos, videos, data from your apps, web pages, or cookies, your phone is subject to massive data storage, which can slow down its performance.
It's therefore crucial to clean it regularly. To help you with this, we will show you the steps to follow on an iPhone:
Indeed, there are applications that can assist you in cleaning your device and the redundant data cluttering it. Their usage is straightforward; you just need to follow the provided instructions.
We will introduce a few of these apps that you can download from the App Store:
The ideal practice is to charge your phone when it’s between 20% and 80% battery. Outside this range, it’s unnecessary to plug it in. If the battery is really low, of course, plug in your phone but don’t charge it all the way to 100%.
Also, it's important to avoid charging your phone overnight and to prefer short charging sessions during the day.
Lastly, it is highly recommended to turn off your phone at least once a week to extend the life of your battery. You might be wondering, how will I wake up in the morning without my phone? In that case, you’ll need to invest in an alarm clock for this purpose!
If you decide to change your phone, don’t just throw it away)! There are numerous take-back and recycling programs available. This not only helps to reduce electronic waste but also gives a second life to the precious materials contained in your device.
Find out more from Ecosystem, or Emmaüs Connect or large retail chains like Darty or Fnac, or phone operators who offer numerous take-back deals.
Adopting an eco-friendly approach in our use of smartphones is a small step for each of us, but a significant leap for our planet.
By following these tips, you actively contribute to digital sobriety, thereby reducing your carbon footprint and supporting a more sustainable future.
At Phone Recycle Solution, we are proud to support you in this responsible endeavor and encourage you to share your experiences and learn more about our initiatives by joining our community on LinkedIn.
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