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Millions of people around the world are benefiting from the recycling of mobile
phones here in the UK.
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- Around 15 million handsets are discarded each year in the UK
- Up to 60 million mobile phones are lying around in drawers at home in the UK
- Only around 10% of these phones are being recycled presently
- Mobile phones are manufactured using hazardous materials which pose significant threats to the environment if not disposed of properly
- Mobile phones are built to last 5 years or more, despite being upgraded each 12-18 months
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