"But it mostly works....."

People have a hard time replacing something that is only partially broken. It's not so much the cost, as they feel wasteful. When they buy a new car every three to four years the old one doesn't get thrown out, someone else buys it and it's on the road being useful for another 10 years.

They look for a trade in on their old electronics, not for the cash, but to feel better, they recycled. Apple's phone distructo bot isn't about saving the planet, it's about helping new buyers feel ok about making another purchase. MY phone didn't end up in a landfill, it will become part of my next phone. Now where's my vegan organic free trade soy latte, of course I brought my own mug and it's made from recycled biodegradeable free range corn and cotton fibers.

Best Buy battery recycling is at the door so you walk by every time you go in, see we care about the planet, come buy another xyz, it's ok, we got your back.