Recycle Your Cell Phone
Have you ever thought about how cell phones are made and what happens to them when you don’t need them anymore? Like any product, making a cell phone and itsparts uses natural resources and energy, which can potentially impact the air, land, and water. Understanding the life cycle of a product can help you make environmental choices about the products you use, and how you dispose of them.
You can help minimize your environmental impact of using a cell phone by:
Keeping your phone longer.
Choose your cell phone service provider carefully. Pick a phone with features you need and a style you like so you will keep it longer.
Charging your battery correctly.
Increase the life span of your phone and battery by following the manufacturer’s directions for charging the battery.
Reusing or recycling your phone.
Find ways to reuse or recycle your phone andaccessories when you’re finished with them. Many companies recycle or reuse cellphones.
The EPA has constructed a PDF document to educate people about cell phone recycling.