[header] How to reduce electronic waste [title] Reconsider upgrading your cell phone every year. [step] Many mobile phone carriers offer incentives to purchase new devices or offer early upgrades to get you to spend more money. Sure, getting the latest hi-tech phone would be nice, but if your current device still works, there may be no need to upgrade. 
[substeps] Consider keeping it for another year, or as long as it lasts you. [title] Avoid the temptation to buy a new device just because it's cheap.