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by WizzleKake 3616 days ago
How many of these are in landfills?
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Probably less than you would think - even older iPhones have fairly decent resale value.
Fewer than you might think.

http://www.apple.com/recycling/

"Learn about our efforts to prevent climate change, protect natural resources, and keep harmful toxins out of the ecosystem."

If they were really so concerned about the environment, they wouldn't push for new models year after year, but instead focus more on better software. Also they wouldn't hype their new models as "must haves" like they do now.

>If they were really so concerned about the environment, they wouldn't push for new models year after year, but instead focus more on better software. Also they wouldn't hype their new models as "must haves" like they do now.

They're more concerned about profits and selling units instead of "the stuff you've got is good enough".

News at 11!

A friend still uses my original iPhone, with edge.

He got it off me for cheap back in the day when I upgraded,but now he keeps it going as a fashion statement. Amazing that it still works !

How deep would the sea of iPhones be?