The second hand tech is becoming increasingly popular with consumers from all walks of life, not only because of its cost cutting potential but in light of the spotlight that the technology industry is under with regards to e-waste and the way that consistent upgrades from within the industry contribute towards irreversible environmental damage.
With a commitment to and vision for a more sustainable tech industry, here at Tech Tiger we are slowly but surely chipping away at the previously held views that second hand phones are less effective and less efficient - delivering high quality devices, ensuring excellent condition, and contributing towards a protected environment for now and for the future.
In this article, we're following the life cycle of both a refurbished iPhone 11 Pro Max, and a discarded iPhone 11 Pro Max, to see how they differ in terms of their impact on the environment.
The journey of a refurbished device
When you decide to upgrade your device via Tech Tiger, we offer cash or trade in deals for good quality phones which are still in excellent working order. A phone which enters our system undergoes a rigorous grading process, during which we will determine its value, and will then go through our Phone Check service which ascertains its working quality and overall health.
From there, any fixes will be made before it goes on the market, listed according to our grading system for optimum transparency and convenience for buyers, and becoming a solution to those who want to recycle rather than replace.
The journey of a discarded device
The impact that a discarded smartphone or piece of modern tech has on the environment is far broader than many consumers believe. Not only do discarded devices, known as e-waste, contribute towards a build up of waste which leaks harmful chemicals into the environment, but the very process of manufacturing a new device or placement accounts for between 85% and 95% of that device's overall carbon footprint.
When you discard a device as waste and replace it with a new phone, your old device ends up in landfill where it contaminates both the water and soil of its natural setting. In addition, to replace that phone with a brand new model is to contribute towards the vast mining projects which cause pollution, deforestation, and more.
Join the mission
You can become part of the solution to prevent results like those from happening, by becoming either a supplier or a customer of Tech Tiger. Saving yourself money at every step of the buyer process, when you upgrade with a Tech Tiger device you will receive the highest level of quality for a fraction of the retail price.
What's more, we also offer trade in deals and offers on different models, with our range of stock constantly changing according to supply and demand. Visit our online shop page to find out more.
