Recycling Electronics for a Greener Planet
Currently, only about 12.5% of electronics end up getting recycled out of the 4 billion tons electronic waste found in the land fills. What are some of the most rampant electronic waste found in the dump sites? In America alone, about 40 million of computers and televisions are being thrown out by consumers. Mobile phones are another major contributor to the waste heap, being replaced or thrown out every 18...
read moreMobile Phone Recycling – Turning Phones Into Much Needed Cash
Many of us simply throw them to the back of a cupboard never to see the light of day again whereas some people may hand them down to siblings or their parents to make use. However, there is one thing that we should all consider doing when it comes to our unwanted mobile phones; we...
read moreCell Phone Recycling – Reasons Why We Absolutely Must
Recycle cell phones? Absolutely Did you know that you can actually recycle your old or used cell phones? If you’re like most people, you probably have one or two hidden in a drawer somewhere. in a few months or years, you’ll rediscover these hidden phones and having no further use to you, these old units will most likely end up in your...
read moreHow Does Recycling Mobile Phones Work and How Do I Get Cash For Mobiles?
Mobile phone recycling is a way by which old and used handsets are donated to, or purchased by a company or charity that specializes in reclaiming the reusable materials within the phone. These materials are then used in the process of reconditioning phones for resale especially in poorer countries. This process provides several advantages, both to individuals and to the environment, as a...
read moreElectronic waste: EU adopts new WEEE law
19 January 2012 Last updated at 11:17 ET Share this page Recycling ensures that toxic metals in e-waste are extracted safely The European Parliament has passed a new law to curb dumping of electronic goods such as mobile phones, computers and TV sets in landfill sites. From 2016 EU member states will have to collect 45 tonnes of e-waste for every 100 tonnes of electronic goods put on sale during the previous three years. EU officials say...
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