Cell Phones

  • Most Used Mobile Phones are Not Recycled

    July 11th, 2008


    According to Nokia, only three percent of people recycle their unwanted mobile phones. They just leave them around the house or office.

    Three out of every four people added that they don’t even think about recycling their devices and nearly half were unaware that it is even possible to do so.

    Despite the fact that people on average have owned around continue …


  • Recycle Cell Phones for World Refugee Day

    June 16th, 2008


    Donating your cell phone from now through October can save more than just landfill space.

    A new partnership between Tents of Hope and ECO-CELL will donate money for each phone recycled to help refugees in Darfur, Sudan. The partnership will launch on Saturday, which is World Refugee Day.

    In addition to drop-off locations in many U.S. states, you can mail continue …


  • Huge E-cycling Event in Virginia

    June 4th, 2008


    Computers, cell phones, televisions and other electronic devices will be accepted free of charge Wednesday through Saturday in Norfolk, Virginia.

    The event is open for all Hampton Roads residents, businesses, schools and other organizations with unwanted electronics. Groups with bulk loads are to unload Wednesday through Friday, while residents with smaller amounts are asked to come on Saturday, according to continue …


  • San Fernando Valley to Host Free E-Waste Recycling Event

    June 4th, 2008


    Planet Green is hosting a free two-day electronics recycling event in the San Fernando Valley on June 13-14.

    Any California resident can bring electronics to be collected and recycled from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will take place at Planet Green’s parking lot, located at 20724 Lassen St.

    Accepted items include:

    Computers/laptops and accessories
    Televisions and monitors
    Printers/copiers/fax machines
    Inkjet and toner cartridges
    Cameras and camcorders
    Cell continue …


  • Apple Files a Patent for Solar iPhone Technology

    May 28th, 2008


    Do you leave your iPhone or iPod out in the sun to charge it up? Soon you might, according to several sources who know that Apple has filed a patent for a technology to insert a layer of solar cells under a touch-sensitive screen.

    If this patent is accepted, it could make the iPhone a truly portable device, useful especially continue …


  • Nokia Now Offers Free Cell Phone Recycling

    May 13th, 2008


    Dead cell phones don’t have to be buried in a landfill. Check out one of the many companies that offer free cell phone recycling.


  • Alleghany County Hosts “Hard to Recycle” Events

    May 13th, 2008


    The Pennsylvania Resources Council is offering three events this summer for residents to recycle potentially hazardous products including electronics and household appliances.


  • Goodwill Talks to Congress About E-Waste

    May 1st, 2008


    Goodwill Industries met with the House Committee on Science and Technology to address the challenges facing nonprofit organizations that accept donated televisions, computers and other electronics.


  • 8 Ways to Green Your Technology

    April 22nd, 2008


    Technology is everywhere these days, so here are eight ways to make sure your electronics help you without hurting the environment courtesy of Earth 911’s Green Eight series.


  • Donate Cell Phones to Plant Trees

    April 21st, 2008


    iRecyclePhones.com has partnered with American Forests to plant a tree for each cell phone donated starting Earth Day, April 22.