With Apple expected to ship up to 70 million iPhones over the holiday season, Flipsy.com reminds everyone that neglecting old phones comes at a high cost.
- More than 125 million unused devices (worth $33 billion) are discarded in drawers across America
- 80% of Americans have never sold an old phone, costing an average of $265 in unclaimed funds per household
- Waiting to sell is costly: phones can lose up to 15 to 40% of their values just weeks after new flagships are released. That can amount to $200 or more
- 130 million phones are thrown away annually, contributing to the e-waste epidemic that accounts for 70% of landfill toxins
- Abandoned phones long for new life, as millions seek access to reliable, higher-end tech at lower price points. 26% of low-income households depend solely on phones for Internet access for work, school and healthcare
You can help. Give your old phone the new life it deserves at Flipsy.com.