If you’re trying to be responsible towards the planet, also be responsible to yourself and take these steps so that the device doesn’t end up costing you more than you’ve saved
According to a report released by the World Economic Forum, the world produced an estimated 50 million tons of electronic waste in 2018. This figure is expected to double in the upcoming years if we don’t change our consumer behavior. In a bid to reduce the stress on our planet, many people have started “going greener”. They have reduced their meat consumption, started to buy less “fast fashion” products and even increased their efforts in recycling… all in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint.
Another way to reduce waste and save your hard-earned money is by buying secondhand electronic devices, notably computers and smartphones – an option that’s especially worth discussing since today is Earth Day.
However, purchasing a secondhand device bears a certain risk since you don’t really know what the device has been through and how it has been used over its months or years of service. But the risks can be mitigated; read on.
Buying the device
When you’re choosing to buy a used device, you have a variety of sources to choose from. The first and probably the best choice is buying a refurbished device from an authorized seller. This basically means that the device has been cleaned and checked by the seller, both from the hardware and software sides. In some cases, you might even get a warranty on the device, whic ..
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