5 reasons to hold on to that old clunker of a phone

The article says keeping an old smartphone longer can cut environmental harm by reducing manufacturing emissions, resource use, and e-waste.

Holding onto a working phone also lowers consumer spending, since new flagship models are increasingly expensive.

Longer device life may help limit phone dependence by making constant use less convenient and reducing screen time.

The piece ties upgrade choices to broader issues like cobalt mining, recycling, and the right to repair.