Environmental Commitment
Wave supports the sound environmental recycling of old and used Mobile Phone Devices.
Wave will seek to optimise the amount of material that can reasonably be re-used or recycled. The remaining material will be disposed of in an environmentally conscious manner in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
This is our way of showing that Wave supports individual producer responsibility (IPR). We also support initiatives that bring about legislation that suitably address these issues. We are happy to participate in the process to put such legislation in place. This is true in all locations where we are active.
Did you know that most consumers keep unwanted mobile phones in drawers and that only as little as 7% of unwanted mobile phones are recycled. We want to help you to recycle your unwanted mobile phone and thereby reduce the impact on the environment.
Recycling means that mobile phones do not end up in landfills but are sent to recycling facilities specialised in mobile phone recycling. This means that both components and materials are used once again, reducing the need to extract and refine material for new products. Furthermore, this will lead to the reduction of e-waste, saving energy and chemicals.
How to prepare your device:
1. Back up any personal information stored on your phone you wish to save, e.g. contacts, photos, videos, music, email, text messages, documents etc. If you need assistance backing up personal information please contact your service provider or device manufacturer.
2. Once you have backed up your personal information on another device, erase it from your phone.
3. Remove and save your memory cards and your SIM card to transfer your service and any personal information saved on your cards to another compatible device.
DISCLAIMER: SAVE WHERE REQUIRED UNDER MANDATORY APPLICABLE LAW, WAVE GLOBAL SERVICES UK LIMITED ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR:
(1) ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION WHICH BECOMES LOST, DESTROYED OR IN ANY WAY CORRUPTED DURING YOUR ATTEMPT TO BACK UP OR TO TRANSFER YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO ANY OTHER STORAGE DEVICE(S); AND
(2) ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION WHICH YOU FAIL TO DELETE FROM YOUR MOBILE PHONE PRIOR TO HANDING IN YOUR MOBILE PHONE FOR RECYCLING.
4. Remove your phone from its charger (if connected) and leave the phone on until the battery has completely discharged. Once the battery has discharged and your phone is powered off, the phone (with the battery attached) is ready to be handed in for recycling. If you have extra or loose batteries for your device: Fully discharge the battery - Place a strip of tape over the battery contacts - Hand in the battery together with your device. If you wish to return your charger or other accessories such as portable hands free devices, please take these along to the collection point.
To find your nearest recycle collection point, please click the link below:
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