In a digital culture that's constantly forcing us to upgrade our devices, many of us have left perfectly functional phones by the wayside in favor of the next best thing. Ahead of Earth Day, Apple is giving us every reason to take advantage of the trade-in program that works to reduce global waste and mitigate the effects of climate change. For every device the Apple GiveBack program receives in stores or online until April 30, the tech giant will donate to the non-profit organization Conservation International. For each eligible device, you'll receive an in-store credit to be used towards an in-store purchase, or receive an Apple Store gift card to be used at a later date.

To speed up the rate at which Apple can actually upcycle precious parts from nine different smartphone models, they've debuted Daisy, a robot that's able to efficiently disassemble 200 smartphones per hour. In a statement, Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of environment, policy and social Initiatives says Daisy "represents what's possible when innovation and conservation meet.”

In 2012, only 29 percent of the $206 billion spent on consumer electronics was recycled, while the rest ended up in landfills. Apple has long been a forerunner in conservation practices, with a recent announcement that 100 percent clean renewable energy powers retail stores, offices and data centers in countries like China and the US.

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