Ecology
The Ecological Impact of Buying Refurbished
CO₂ savings, e-waste reduction and how RefurbScore ecology scores work.
Published: Author: RefurbScore Editorial
Buying refurbished can cut the carbon footprint of a smartphone by up to 70% compared to new.
RefurbScore ecology pillar
Sellers are scored on recycling rates, packaging and repairability — validated by admin review.
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