Tesco launches mobile phone recycling service

According to a recent survey by Tesco Mobile, up to 11 million new mobile phones will be bought this Christmas.  Although some of the old mobile phones will be reused or recycled, many will end up being thrown away.  In response to this survey, Tesco is rolling out a new online mobile phone recycling service to encourage their customers to hand in their old phones.

Depending on the make and model of the mobile phone being recycled, customers will be rewarded with gift vouchers.  The offer is open to anyone, regardless of their network provider.  People on the Tesco mobile phone network can receive up to £70 in free airtime.  People on other networks have the option of receiving up to 300 Green Clubcard Points or donating £3 to the British Red Cross, which is Tesco’s charity of the year.

Although there are many options available now for people to recycle their old mobile phones, many people still throw their old phones away or leave them to gather dust in drawers and cupboards.  Tesco may be simply jumping on the green bandwagon by offering this service, but if it encourages more people to recycle their old mobile phones, it will be more than welcome.  

For more information visit the website, www.tescomobilerecycle.com