The American NGO INFORM has made an excellent brief video, "The Secret Life of Cell Phones”, about the threat posed by improper cell phone disposal.
The American NGO INFORM has made an excellent brief video, "The Secret Life of Cell Phones”, about the threat posed by improper cell phone disposal. The video includes footage by the Basel Action Network BAN and discusses the recycler’s pledge of true stewardship, and provides an accompanying website with resources on how to recycle, sell or donate old phones.
Find out how to recycle your phone in the U.S.
Download pre-paid mailing label
Find out how many recycled cell phones it would take to make a gold wedding ring.
Ask recyclers to follow responsible recycling guidelines.
In the context of its 'Waste Prevention' Project, INFORM focuses on
Extended Producer Responsibility. INFORM has carried out a cell Phone
Recycling Survey, through which interested consumers can find out how
well wireless service providers are following the law.
Moreover, INFORM is providing consumers and other interested parties through E-Waste Legislation Watch, a targeted feed covering e-waste legislation at the state and federal level, as well as articles on global approaches to the issue.
