4 ways to recycle your mobile phone!
Monday, May 12, 2008 10:43Last year, he sold 1.1 billion mobile phones on the planet. It must exist on Earth more portable than landowners.
Once the new mobile bought then arises the question “What do his old mobile phone, smartphone, PDA or PDAphone? “By the way, mobile phones are nearing extinction on the market since as they may be replaced by the so-called smart phones (ie our dear smartphones whose ranges s ‘Expand and some are very accessible with low prices). However, if the mobile disappear pockets to hide it elsewhere (drawers, cupboards, etc…) or vanish in nature (garbage dump,…)… And yet our phones board of highly toxic products for the environment. It will increase the list of ingredients dangerous for humans and the planet (lithium, mercury, plastics etc…)
Ecology is the heart of the concerns of our society. “Global warming, CO2, greenhouse gas, the ice that melts away like snow in the sun… etc.” In short, we must recycle perish before we are told!
Even if recycle mobile will not alone solve the problems related to the environment, but can it help? What are the solutions to get rid of its mobile without polluting the planet?
The first that comes to mind is to do nothing. Simply put his mobile in his drawer and wait. This has the merit of not pose any risk to the environment as long as there remains.
However, it is still useful. Subject nostalgic par excellence, it focuses on his mobile. It is almost grafted in the pocket! If we sometimes forget our house keys, mobile, not him, “we do not forget! “. Most often, it is still in good working condition! And yet it separates without regret for this new portable latest generation ultra-fine “with all the features expected. Be sure to remove all valuable and personal data of the aircraft then make a donation to a relative (brother, sister, parents, friends, etc…).
Another alternative, highly prized by members of the site to sell its device . At least, it has the merit of finding a new owner who will enjoy and take care the machine. In addition, you’ll get a few euros when the transaction that allows you to partially finance your new purchase!
Among your friends, nobody wants your mobile? Do not panic alternatives exist to transfer your mobile phone. You can restore your old device in shops telephone operators. They work in cooperation with the AFOM. The association has created since 2005, more than 2000 collection points. So they recover your appliances and repackage those in a state to be sold cheaply in developing countries. Other products at the end of life left in the network specific treatment of toxic waste.
Obviously, one day it will be possible to make the environment of mobile bio-degradable. In the meantime, these few modest measures listed participate in the preservation of the environment…
sam Mitchell says:
August 13th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Thanks for the info. Regards