Drawer Dilemma: Why We Keep Old Gadgets and How Smarter Recycling Info Could Change That

A survey of 4,000 Americans finds that most people store their old devices in drawers (about 39%), with only around 10% recycled or resold and 9% discarded. Data-security worries and simply not knowing where to recycle drive this hoarding, but clearer guidance, easier recycling/resale options, and nudges could nudge people toward giving devices a second life (examples include Best Buy for recycling and services like Back Market and Gazelle for resale).