To promote sustainability, iFixit and Back Market are urging consumers to replace their smartphones every five years, rather than the current average of two and a half years. They highlight that keeping devices longer can substantially lower carbon emissions. The companies argue for extending manufacturer support for smartphone parts and software to ten years. They also facilitate this initiative by integrating repair guides on Back Market’s platforms and selling iFixit's repair tools, empowering users to repair common issues like battery and screen replacements instead of opting for new phones.
By replacing the battery and holding onto an iPhone 13 for five years instead of replacing the whole phone after the typical two and a half years, for example, the device's carbon emissions are cut by 49 percent—which could prevent 15.6 million tons of CO2 emissions per year.
The two companies are also asking policymakers and manufacturers to extend smartphone parts and software support to 10 years.
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