Apple seeks to boost recycling with new trade-in scheme

Jessica Shankleman
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But Friends of the Earth says initiative fails to address broader environmental issues

Apple is hoping to increase recycling and reuse of old iPhones, and boost sales in the process, through the introduction of a new trade-in service. The new instore Reuse and Recycling scheme allows...

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