In addition, you should not charge your mobile phone when it is cold or, for that matter, store it warm. 

- High temperature also ages the battery.

Do not keep it in the sun, in a hot car, or in your pocket, says Rakel Wreland Lindström. 

According to Alexandra Wu, technology expert at the environmental institute IVL, it is best for the environment to use a product as long as possible before it is recycled.

To extend its life, her tip is to buy a mobile with updated hardware.  

 - This means that the phone can handle software updates for as long as possible. 

Maximize usage

When the mobile is no longer worth repairing, it is important to recycle it.

But according to Alexandra Wu, it can be good to first check if your phone can still have value in the secondary market. 

- You can check the manufacturer's and resellers' websites if they buy them back and what they pay in that case, there are also different companies that buy used phones and resell that can provide information on price. 

In the video, you get three tips on how to make your mobile battery last longer!