With more circular initiatives surfacing – from small start-ups to corporate strategies – not everybody is on the same page about what a circular economy entails. As global debates in academic, business and consumer circles heat up, will a zero-waste lifestyle move from a fringe movement to the mainstream?

With new gadgets regularly entering our lives, abandoned tech is piling up in homes; the average American household has $264 worth of unwanted devices. Why do people struggle to get rid of their old smartphones and tablets? And how can tech brands encourage more eco-friendly disposal habits?

People dislike change, often placing a high value on the products they’re used to. But when it comes to the latest smartphone, many will abandon their apprehensions and happily splash out. Canvas8 sat down with Robyn LeBoeuf to understand why people feel the urge to constantly upgrade.

People will pour hours into researching major purchases for their home, visiting bed showrooms to gauge comfort and checking online reviews for fridges. But do they have a plan for the items they’re replacing? Canvas8 spoke to 20 Britons to learn how they dispose of old furniture and appliances.