MobileMuster Program

To help close the digital divide this summer, MobileMuster is calling on Australians with an unused phone to rehome it with not-for-profit, The Reconnect Project. The Reconnect Project is a Sydney-based not-for-profit that repairs people’s unwanted tech and donates it to people who need it most, like refugees, domestic violence victims/survivors, or those experiencing homelessness. If they receive a phone that cannot be rehomed, it is recycled through MobileMuster. We have donated $10,000 to this wonderful organisation for December, and are calling on all Australian's to donate their old tech to The Reconnect Project, and help those in need. Visit https://lnkd.in/gVC_QSaj to donate today

We’re thrilled to announce that MobileMuster has been reaccredited as a voluntary product stewardship arrangement for another five years! This milestone, awarded under the Recycling and Waste Reduction (Product Stewardship - Accreditation of Voluntary Arrangements) Rules 2020 by the Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for the Environment and Water, highlights our ongoing commitment to sustainable recycling practices.   This accreditation reflects the rigorous review of our activities and performance, reaffirming to the public that MobileMuster operates with the highest standards of ethics, responsibility, and sustainability.   As Australia’s leading mobile phone recycling program, we’re excited to continue recycling mobile phones, chargers, and accessories and select other e-waste. Together, we’re reducing waste and conserving valuable resources for a better future.   A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this achievement—your support and dedication made it all possible!

The MobileMuster Schools Competition has just wrapped for its 6th year running, with hundreds of students entering the competition to create an artwork under the theme "What's in a phone?". This activity aims to increase understanding of the importance of mobile phone recycling with the next generation, and is run to increase engagement with MobileMuster's educational resources for teachers. The winners of the 2024 MobileMuster Schools Competition have been announced, and we offer our congratulations to them: - Primary school winner Hannah Ball, Varsity College Primary School, QLD. - High school winner Risith Jayasekara, Melbourne High School, VIC These two will receive a gift card for $4,000 and a virtual school visit from Taronga Zoo. We have also given out runner-up prizes to the top 6 entries, who will receive a $1,000 voucher for JB Hi-Fi. Congratulations to Genevieve Sebastian, Diniru, Group 3 from St Pious, Team "Kozzie" (Hayley Yun, Olivia Choi, Yuna Shin), Dhilan Sabapathy, and Marcus Marino. After another successful year, we hope to continue this activity in years to come, and continue to educate the next generation on mobile phone recycling. Check out all the winning entries at: https://lnkd.in/gUjg9FUa

MobileMuster is pleased to present its 2024 Annual Report! It has been another successful year for the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association Ltd's flagship product stewardship program. In FY24 MobileMuster exceeded its government KPI collection targets in the face of unexpected challenges. Read all about it, and download the full report on the MobileMuster website here: https://lnkd.in/gXM6_zDk

Happy National Recycling Week! 🥳 This year’s theme “Join the Cycle” is all about providing simple and actionable tips that help Australians to keep valuable materials in circulation (so out of landfill!), whether at home, work or school. Visit:bit.ly/2AL1wyU for ways to get involved or tell us what you’re doing this week on social media using #NationalRecyclingWeek and #jointhecycle National Recycling Week is made possible by Major Sponsor Coles Group , Associate Sponsors Coca-Cola South Pacific, MobileMuster Program , Tetra Pak , Media Partner Seven West Media and Supporting Sponsors Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) and Cartridges 4 Planet Ark. #circulareconomy #circularity #wastemanagement #sustainability #recycling

It's Planet Ark's National Recycling Week this week! That means its time to go through your drawers, cupboards and shelves, dig out those old mobile phones, and recycle them at your nearest drop-off point. We're hoping this will be our biggest collection year yet, but we need your help. Muster up those old mobile phones today and get them to a collection point this recycling week. This can be any local Optus, Telstra, or Vodafone store, or post it back free with Auspost. To help spread the word of mobile phone recycling this year, we've partnered with some of Australia's biggest influencers for National Recycling Week, to reach younger audiences with our recycling message. We've partnered up with Bridey Drake, Sam Fricker, Elly Awesome and the Fairbairn brothers - if you don't know those names, check out our news story below for links to their profiles and more information about our campaign efforts. https://lnkd.in/g5-t8R3f

With the 3G networks closing down, a lot of older devices won't work. But they have life after being a phone. Read this great article by Planet Ark to see what the materials in a phone can become when recycled. https://lnkd.in/geRRx4rX

🎉 A Major Milestone at DV Safe Phone 🎉 Today, with full hearts, we proudly celebrate sending out our 10,000th phone to a victim of domestic violence. Each phone represents safety, a lifeline, and hope for a better tomorrow. We couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our community, volunteers, and donors who believe in this mission as much as we do. 💜 But there’s even more to celebrate. Today, the LNP has committed to providing $1M in funding over the next four years if elected—an investment in the future of DV Safe Phone and the countless lives we aim to protect. This funding would allow us to expand, reach more victims, and ensure that no one is left without the critical support they need. We are deeply humbled by this milestone and excited for what’s ahead. Together, we are changing lives, one phone at a time. 📱✨ #DVSafePhone #Milestone #10kPhones #Hope #Support #EndDomesticViolence #LNP #Safety

The amazing team at The Guardian have published a great piece on recycling featuring MobileMuster! Check it out at the link below. https://lnkd.in/ggkKDUSW #sustainability, #recycling, #mobilemuster, #theguardian

Hornsby Shire Council are still receiving tonnes of well deserved accolades for being the top collecting council for mobile phone recycling 7 years in a row! Great work to everyone from Hornsby Council 👏👏👏 https://lnkd.in/gKeTGW7G