The Toxicity of Cell Phones

May 31st, 2009

The circuit boards in cell phones contain myriad toxins such as arsenic, antimony, beryllium, cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, and zinc. Brominated flame retardants are found in the plastic housing, printed wiring board, and cables. The lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride batteries contain heavy metals such as cobalt, zinc, and copper. Many of these chemicals are Persistent […]

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Recycling on Earth Day 2009

May 21st, 2009

This earth day in 2009 marks the will mark the beginning of The Green Generation CampaignTM which will also be the focus of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day in 2010. With negotiations for a new global climate agreement coming up in December, Earth Day 2009 must be a day of action and civic participation, […]

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Wireless Cell Phone Recycling Facts

May 3rd, 2009

.!. Over 70% of Americans do not know that they can recycle their old cell phone. Less than 5% of obsolete cell phones are refurbished or recycled. In a recent survey, only 2.3% of Americans recycled their old cell phones. Cell phone manufacturers and service providers have voluntarily implemented recycling programs and recognize that retail […]

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10 Amazing Recycled-Trash Homes

May 1st, 2009

Are you seeking a “green” way to build your next home? We’re operating on the principle that one person’s trash is another person’s castle. While trash isn’t always free, using cast-offs to build a home is a great way to recycle. While the homes below use tires, cans, earth, plastic water bottles and other items […]

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Where Old Cell Phones Go To Die

May 1st, 2009

.!. Every day we get countless emails asking us waht types of cell phones do we recieve? Here are some examples showing the amount recieved on a daily basis. love songs.mp3

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