Billions of cell phones have been produced in the last few decades. When we purchase a new phone, most of use don’t trade-in the old one or sell it to a place like Gazelle. Sure, a small fraction of those old phones are recycled. All of their tiny components are extracted and add up to […]
Give your Old Cell Phone a Reason to Live!
Cell phones are now our constant companions, but there comes a time when we have to say goodbye. …You’re not fast enough, your camera doesn’t cut it, you’re too small and you’re just not cool. When saying goodbye to an old friend who has been with you for a long time, you might wonder – […]
Battery Dilemma! Why and How to Recycle Them
Battery powered remotes, hair trimmers, toothbrushes, cameras, and all kinds of electronic gadgets contribute to the $45-billion-dollar global battery market. Battery demand for low and medium power electronic devices grows at a rate of six percent or more per year. Massive amounts of resources go into research, design and building different single use and rechargeable […]