Australians are ready to make a change by leading the first-ever World Phone Amnesty, a movement designed to transform behaviours around mobile phone ownership.

Approximately 83% of a phone’s carbon emissions come from manufacturing, shipping and first-year usage. Keeping a smartphone in use for just an extra two years can reduce its CO2 impact by 43%.

World Phone Amnesty has the potential to revolutionise our consumption of mobile phones by amplifying awareness of the benefits of handing in your old phone when you get a new one. Through one-for-one exchange, mobile phones can maximise their lifespan.

Vanessa Liell, partner and co-founder of ReThink Everything, joined 2SER Breakfast to raise awareness for the campaign.

Learn more and get involved at worldphoneamnesty.com