Mobile Phone Recycling: Giving Old Phones a New Purpose

The video discusses the rapid turnover of mobile phones due to new features and competitive pricing. It highlights the expansion of cellular networks in less developed regions where fixed lines are inadequate. The video introduces a mobile phone recycling initiative that includes a recycling bag with every new phone sold, offering incentives up to 80 lbs based on the phone's make and model. Customers can choose to keep the money or donate it to charity. The recycling program aims to support local charities and reduce environmental impact. Phones are assessed for refurbishment, granulation, or resale to developing countries. Granulation is explained as a process for destroying unserviceable phones.

What is one reason for the high turnover rate of mobile phones?

• Limited availability of phones

• High cost of phones

• Rapid development of new features

• Lack of recycling programs

What is included in the box of every new mobile phone sold to encourage recycling?

• A discount coupon

• A recycling bag

• A user manual

• A warranty card

How can customers find out the value of their old phone before recycling it?

• By visiting a local store

• By checking the phone's manual

• By calling customer service

• By visiting the company's website

What is one of the goals of the recycling program besides reducing environmental impact?

• To raise money for local charities

• To expand network coverage

• To increase phone sales

• To develop new phone models

What does the term 'granulation' refer to in the context of phone recycling?

• Refurbishing phones

• Selling phones to third world countries

• Destroying phones

• Checking for stolen phones