Smart Reasons for Smart Phone Replacement Parts

Why mobile phone replacement parts are better than a new phone for your pocket and the planet

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment and why replacement parts matter

Electronic waste is a growing issue worldwide as technology keeps moving forward and people keep changing their mobile phones for the latest model. Some devices go back for recycling, others sit in a drawer and many sadly end up in landfill. We upgrade our phones far too often and every upgrade uses more of the Earth’s resources.

European Commission

According to the European Commission, electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in Europe. It comes from many everyday gadgets including mobile phones, computers, televisions and other household equipment. E waste contains valuable materials and sometimes hazardous ones and this can cause environmental and health problems if devices are not treated correctly.

Click here to read more on the European Commission website
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee_en

Recently I watched a documentary where a man tracked his device after he sent it to a recycling plant in Germany. Instead of staying in Europe it ended up in Thailand where workers were taking the parts apart by hand and breathing in toxic fumes. This makes you wonder how much of our electronic waste is actually recycled safely and ethically and how much is simply moved somewhere else.

Compare and Recycle

According to Compare and Recycle, people are still changing phones very regularly. Their figures show how often mobile phones are replaced and how many end up as waste every year. This means that one person may own many phones over a lifetime and a lot of those devices are thrown away even though many of them could be reused or repaired.

Click here to read more on Compare and Recycle
https://www.compareandrecycle.co.uk/blog/this-is-why-mobile-phone-recycling-matters

Benefits of mobile phone replacement parts

Cost effective solution

One of the biggest benefits of repairing and replacing parts is cost. A brand new phone can be very expensive and this is often not necessary when the issue is only a small fault. If your phone has a broken charging port, a weak battery or a damaged connector you can often solve the problem with simple replacement parts instead of paying for a new device.

Environmental impact

The production and disposal of electronic devices creates e waste and this is a serious environmental challenge. When we throw away a phone we waste all the materials and energy that went into it. By choosing to repair your phone instead of replacing it you help to reduce e waste and its harmful effects on the environment. Repairing and reusing smartphones through replacement parts is a simple way to support sustainability.

Customization and personalisation

Replacement parts also give you a chance to customise and personalise your phone. You can choose different housings, buttons, screens and accessories to refresh the look of your device without buying a completely new model.

Improved performance and longer life

Replacing worn out components can greatly improve your phone’s performance. A new battery can restore all day use. A new charging port can fix annoying charging problems. A fresh screen can make the phone more enjoyable and easier to use. All of this saves you money and reduces waste.

How OtusBargains can help

At OtusBargains we focus on parts and accessories that keep devices working for longer. You can find charging ports, cables, memory cards, connectors and other small components that often fail before the main device does.

Click here to view replacement parts on OtusBargains
https://otusbargains.com

Instead of throwing away a phone because it does not charge properly or has a small fault, you can order the part you need and repair it or bring it to a local technician. By using replacement parts you save money, reduce e waste and get more life from the phone you already own.

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