SustainabilityFebruary 25, 2026 5 min
The environmental impact of a refurbished phone
How much CO₂, water and minerals do you save by buying refurbished? The real numbers.
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The numbers that matter
According to ADEME, building a new smartphone emits 80 kg of CO₂ and consumes 70 m² of raw materials. Refurbished cuts that impact by 77–91%.
Water, minerals, energy
- 12,000 L of water saved per device.
- 160 g of rare minerals (cobalt, rare earths) preserved.
- 30× less energy consumed.
In Québec
With mostly hydroelectric power, buying refurbished from CoinMobile delivers a double climate win: less manufacturing, smaller logistics footprint.