International E-waste Day: A smarter way to upgrade your tech and reduce e-waste with Olio and Reboxed®
Got an old phone tucked away in a drawer? You’re not alone.
In fact, us Brits are hoarding almost £20 billion worth of unused tech devices in our homes! (Source)
At Olio we think valuable tech gathering dust is such a waste! That’s why, this International E-Waste Day, we’ve partnered with Reboxed®, the trusted refurbished tech company – so when you do need to replace your device, you’ve got a smart and sustainable way to do it.
Plus, there’s an option to trade in a device for cash (even if you don’t need a new one yet!). Make this International E-Waste Day a win for your wallet and the planet 💸
Here’s how it works:
📲 Browse top-quality refurbished devices on the Olio app Home screen. Click through to find out more and purchase on Reboxed’s website
🤝 Buy with confidence knowing all the devices are rigorously tested – no surprises, no scams
♻️ Avoid the dreaded junk drawer and share your pre-loved phone on Olio or trade it in for cash with Reboxed’s® trade in service – get paid to declutter while reducing e-waste
Why buy refurbished?
E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste problems in the world with 50 million tonnes of e-waste globally, leaking harmful chemicals and wasting valuable materials 🌎 (Source)
But, most of these devices could be refurbished, reused or properly recycled.
By buying refurbished and keeping tech in circulation, we’re reducing waste and giving old devices a second life – all while saving you money! ♻️
What should I do with my existing device?
You could share your device with someone in your community by listing it on Olio or use Reboxed to trade it in for cash in a few easy steps:
- Read this handy guide for how to prepare your phone before sharing on Olio or trading in with Reboxed
- Get a valuation of your device by answering a few simple questions
- Post the device to Reboxed® yourself or use their recyclable shipping packs
- Reboxed® will test your device and send you a final valuation
- Once you’re happy, you’ll get paid straight away and they’ll securely wipe your device!
Let’s continue to keep tech in use and out of landfill by upgrading the circular way! Get fully tested, high quality preloved devices from Reboxed® and give your device a second life.
Read Reboxed® full Terms and Conditions here.