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Trade-in your phone this Gorilla Day and turn an unwanted mobile into something useful. Whether your old handset is sitting in a drawer, gathering dust or simply waiting for its next owner, selling it can be a straightforward way to give your technology a second chance while supporting a more circular approach to tech.
The quick verdict
If you have an old phone sitting in a drawer, World Gorilla Day is a good prompt to trade it in. Some minerals used in electronics, such as coltan, are linked to regions overlapping important wildlife habitats, so keeping phones in use for longer supports a more circular approach to tech. Envirofone accepts working, faulty and damaged phones and gives an instant quote.
Trading in your phone this Gorilla Day at a glance
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| World Gorilla Day | Takes place on 24th September |
| Partnership | Envirofone is a proud partner of ZSL |
| The link | Minerals like coltan connect phones to gorilla habitats |
| What happens | Phones are tested, graded, wiped and sent back out |
| Phones accepted | Working, faulty and damaged |
| Value depends on | Model, storage capacity and condition |
Envirofone is a proud partner of ZSL, the Zoological Society of London, supporting its work to protect gorillas and wildlife around the world.
World Gorilla Day takes place on 24th September and provides an opportunity to think about the threats facing gorillas and the importance of protecting their habitats. For anyone with an old mobile phone at home, it is also a timely reminder that the materials used in our technology have a connection to the wider world around us.
At Envirofone, you can sell your mobile phone and find out what your device could be worth, with a straightforward process designed to get your old technology moving again.
Find out more about Envirofone's partnership with ZSL
What does your old phone have to do with gorillas?
Mobile phones contain a range of valuable materials and components. Some of the minerals used in electronics are associated with regions that overlap with important wildlife habitats.
London Zoo have highlighted the connection between mobile-phone technology, rare metals such as coltan and gorilla habitats. That makes the way we use, reuse and recycle our electronics an important part of a wider conversation about responsible technology and conservation.
That does not mean every old phone directly affects gorilla conservation. But keeping devices in use for longer, passing them on for refurbishment and making sure unwanted electronics are handled responsibly can all form part of a more circular approach to technology.
With Envirofone, phones that come in are tested, graded and wiped before being sent back out. The aim is to keep technology in circulation rather than allowing usable devices to sit unused.
This Gorilla Day, why not start with the phone you already own?
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Why trade in your old phone?
If you have upgraded recently, there is a good chance your previous phone still has value. Instead of leaving it unused in a drawer, you can search for your phone and get an instant quote .
Selling your old mobile can also be a convenient way to recover some of the money tied up in a device you no longer need. The amount you receive depends on factors including the model, storage capacity and condition of the phone.
Envirofone accepts a wide range of devices, including working, faulty and damaged phones. The final offer is confirmed after the device has been inspected, so it is important to describe its condition accurately when requesting your quote.
Check what your phone is worth today .
Give your phone a new purpose this Gorilla Day
This Gorilla Day, take a look at the technology you no longer use. That old phone sitting in a drawer could still have plenty of life left in it. By trading it in with Envirofone, you can give your device the opportunity to be tested, graded, wiped and sent back out to its next owner.
Ready to make a difference with your old phone? Find out what it's worth today and take the first step towards giving your tech a second life.
Frequently asked questions
When is World Gorilla Day?
World Gorilla Day takes place on 24th September. It is a chance to think about the threats facing gorillas and the importance of protecting their habitats.
What does my old phone have to do with gorillas?
Mobile phones contain valuable materials, and some minerals used in electronics, such as coltan, are associated with regions that overlap with gorilla habitats. That does not mean every old phone directly affects gorilla conservation.
Who does Envirofone partner with for Gorilla Day?
Envirofone is a proud partner of ZSL, the Zoological Society of London, supporting its work to protect gorillas and wildlife around the world.
What happens to my phone when I trade it in with Envirofone?
Phones that come in to Envirofone are tested, graded and wiped before being sent back out to their next owner, keeping usable technology in circulation rather than unused in a drawer.
Can I trade in a damaged phone on Gorilla Day?
Yes. Envirofone accepts working, faulty and damaged phones. The final offer is confirmed after inspection, so describe your phone's condition accurately when requesting a quote.
