PhoneCycle, a leading device lifecycle solutions provider, has reached a remarkable milestone by raising $100,000 for Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation. The funds were generated through PhoneCycle's sustainable device reuse and buy-back programs across Australia and will be used to help provide children with access to the best possible healthcare.

PhoneCycle proudly works with hundreds of businesses across Australia, supporting them in the ethical disposal of their business' electronic equipment, including smartphones, tablets and laptops. The collective effort resulted in raising $100,000 for Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation, whilst reducing the environmental impact of e-waste on planet.

"We are immensely pleased with our business partners for their support and generosity," said Owen Jones, Managing Director at PhoneCycle. "Their decision to donate the value generated from their equipment, has enabled us to raise a substantial amount for Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation, which has not only helped the circular economy, enhancing their sustainability commitments, but has played a part in the future impact of children's health. All contributions of all sizes together has made a great impact. It's an incredibly rewarding part of our job."

Over the last 10 years more than 200 businesses have donated the value of their 8,000 devices to Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation through PhoneCycle's CSR program. These programs have enabled PhoneCycle to recover and reuse mobile phones, tablets and laptops with minimal impact on the environment.

Special mention should go to the key donors including Westpac, Transdev John Holland Buses, Fire & Rescue NSW, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Stowe Australia, and Singapore Airlines Ltd, showcasing the significant impact achieved through collective participation. 

The funds raised through the recycling of used business electronic equipment will directly benefit Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation's three core areas:
1. Research
2. Clincal Experience
3. Patient Care

Lisa Woolf-Jones, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation commended PhoneCycle's commitment to kids' health: "PhoneCycle's passion and values make them an ideal partner to align with Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation. Their commitment to making the world a healthier place is shown through their business practices and their ongoing commitment to Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation. No kid should have to go through being in hospital, but those who do deserve our all. We deeply appreciate the impact PhoneCycle and their business partners have on the lives of sick and injured kids and look forward to their incredible generosity and continued support."

PhoneCycle continues to lead the way working with businesses to enhance their sustainability commitments, through their rewarding corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. By recovering and reusing mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, PhoneCycle has diverted over 63,000 kilograms of e-waste from landfills contributing to the circular economy and minimising environmental impact. They have raised over $450,000 for charitable organisations. 

8,000 recycled devices have resulted in:

• Saving 33,811MJ of fossil fuels
• Avoiding 4,981g of C2 H4 air pollutants
• Prevented 8,905kg of C02 greenhouse gas emissions
• Saving 15,698kg of mineral resources

For more information about PhoneCycle's device lifecycle solutions and how businesses can also raise funds to support Sydney Children's Hospitals Fooundation's initiatives through their smartphones, laptops and tablets, please visit www.phonecycle.com.au.