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How to Recycle Your Cell PhoneMake Money From Your Old Phone and Save the Planet
Did you know that only 3 percent of cell phone owners recycle their old handsets? Although a tiny figure, this can be changed with a little bit of awareness.
The statistic that only 3% of cell phone owners recycle their old handsets, released by Nokia in the results of a survey, suggests that the message has not got through to people to recycle their old handsets. Even in the UK, which led the table of countries with its recycling rate of 10%, the figure is still incredibly low given the amount of schemes available. Where Are All the Cell Phones Going?The survey from Nokia also suggested that hardly any phones are thrown away on landfill sites, but if only 3% being recycled then it is fair to ask where the rest are going. Common sense suggests that they are collecting dust in cupboards and drawers across the world. But this means that many people are missing out not only on saving the environment, but on helping charities and even making a bit of money on the side for themselves. Cell Phone Recycling SchemesA simple Google search reveals no end of cell phone recycling schemes. There’s the UK site Mazuma Mobile, or the American Cell for Cash, which estimates that up to 500 million old phones are currently not in use across America at this moment. These are just a couple of schemes, but the list is extensive. Nearly all of the schemes offer cash for phones, and their motives range from helping the environment and providing a resource for charities, to simply making money from a successful business. What are the Benefits of Recycling My Cell Phone?There are many benefits to be had, depending on what your fundamental aim is. If you are simply trying to get rid of your phone because it is taking up space, then you may want to consider donating it to a charity. Many charities now run schemes to collect old handsets from members of the public and sell them in bulk to the recycling schemes as a source of revenue. However, if your main concern is making money then you may be surprised by the prices on offer. A Nokia 8600 can sell for up to $300, making a tidy amount for something that you are not using. And if you are unconcerned about money then the knowledge that you are doing something good for the environment and saving some precious materials is reason enough to recycle your phone. Although the number of people currently recycling their cell phones is very low, as more people become aware of the worthwhile ways in which to recycle their phones then by the time the next survey comes out some significant improvements will have been made.
The copyright of the article How to Recycle Your Cell Phone in Reducing Waste is owned by Jon France. Permission to republish How to Recycle Your Cell Phone in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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