Where are the Cell Phones Going?
Where you aware?
There are millions upon millions of cell phones in America that are no longer being used. Cell phones contain a host of hazardous materials including Arsenic, Antimony, Beryllium, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Nickel and Zinc.
According to Paper Dragon Recycling, a Michigan recycling company, they state that “if cell phones are not disposed of properly through recycling, these chemicals can find their way into the soil and water supply. One cell phone can pollute up to 34,871 gallons of water.”
With millions of people giving up perfectly functioning cellphones to jump on the Droid X and iPhone bandwagon, there are a lot of cellphones that will find their way into the landfills. Verizon alone sold over a quarter of a million Droid X phones in the first day or so it went on the market. Selling your old phone, donating them to battered woman’s groups, or recycling them is a far better option.
PS: If you are still thinking about upgrading to a Droid X you can save money on your phone by getting a Free Shopping Card. After signing up for your Free Shopping Card
visit the Verizon store and order your phone there. You will earn bonus points that can be redeemed for cash or merchandise, and best yet, the points don’t expire.
July 17, 2010
Tags: cell phone recycling, droid x, electronic recycling, free shopping card, iPhone, recycline, verizon Posted in: going green products, going green tips
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