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The Secret Life of a Smart Phone

Infographic explaining the lifecycle and recycling of smart phones.

Did you know that smart phones have a significant impact on the environment?
Understanding the life cycle of a smart phone can help you make environmentally smart choices about your phone—and what to do with it when you want a new one.
Click the image to the right to view a larger size or download a PDF of the infographic below.

The Secret Life of a Smart Phone (pdf) (6.28 MB)

The Secret Life of a Smart Phone

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle