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CELL PHONE RECYCLING  

Cell phone recycling is good for the environment and there are enough of them to recycle that somebody should put together a program to encourage people to recycle their old cell phones instead of letting them sit around gathering dust.

Many old cell phones are discarded each year, and end up in landfills where they can harm the environment. Donating your cell phone to one of these worthy causes will help reduce the toxic chemicals that are released into our air, water, and earth.

According to The Use Less Stuff Report, recycling and reusing 50 million cell phones would save the equivalent of 37.5 million gallons of gasoline in materials and energy - enough to fuel 50,000 vehicles, averaging 20 miles per gallon, for 15,000 miles per year.

Americans are voracious consumers of technology, which eventually becomes obsolete and either ends up in a landfill or packed away in storage. This appetite for gadgets has birthed a new category of garbage called e-waste.

America is in need of laws that promote safe, effective electronics recycling. Consumers, manufacturers and governments need to work together and share the responsibility for electronics recycling.

Recycling is not just a chance for people to save the world, it has now become an oppertunity to recover what otherwise would be lost revenue. Or for schools and sports teams to fund raise.

There are several ways to recycle e-waste, necessary to preserve the environment and our health.

More and more of us are getting new cell phones everyday. But what happens to the old ones? They end up in a old junk drawer or thrown in the trash. Wouldn't you rather help a person in need by donating it to a charity?

Consumers take a stand for recycling.

There are numerous items that can be recycled, and here's why you should recycle whenever you can.

If every family in the U.S. reused just 2 feet of holiday ribbon, we could tie a bow 38,000 miles long around the earth.

Going green is easy with these painless recycling and reusing tips for everyday products like tissue boxes, drinking straws, and shower curtains.

Ever wonder what to do with all that stuff sitting around the house? Wait - don't throw it away! You may be able to recycle it.

Top ten ways to recycle, not only can this benefit the enviroment, it can benefit you too! Go green today!

Cell phone waste is harmful to the planet and destroying gorilla and elephant habitats in the Congo. Eco-cell is doing something about it.

Flipswap and similar programs offer consumers cash, credit or charity options as well as eco-friendly recycling for their old cell phones.

The US is awash in old cell phones which can harm the environment. Donate these cell phones so they can be recycled for a good cause and at the same time benefit the environment.

There may be hidden value in your old cell phone. That used XBOX might be worth cash. Skip the online auction hassle and get quick cash for your used gear.

When selling, donating, recycling or buying a used cell phone erasing all the data is very important. This guide will help you get that done fast, easy and for free.

Old cell phones are still worth something! Donate to one of these good causes.

I cannot imagine the panic if suddenly cell phones were banned. People would have to learn how to speak directly to each other again! Oh, the horror! Aside from all that, let me tell you who does NOT like cell phones ... Gorillas.

Electronic waste, or e-waste is the type of waste that contains substances such as lead and mercury.

If you live in or around San Francisco, the following information will help you do your part to head toward the city's goal of diverting 75 percent of all garbage to recycling by 2010.

Everyone knows that you can take your aluminum cans and plastic bottles to the recycling center for cash, but did you know that there are other ways to make money by recycling? Learn about six of them in this article.

Leftovers is a small, family owned recycling business that provides services for electronics reuse and recycling as well as brokerage services for commercial and industrial waste and manufacturing by-product.

Environmentalists would be glad to know that a Japanese Firm, Dowa Holdings Co., is planning to recycle used mobile phones from South East Asia and extract nonferrous metals from the mobile phones.

There are things that you can do which are environmentally friendly, and you will get paid to do it! Everyone is a winner, and you can feel good about saving the environment!

Many of us have fallen for the myth that "it takes money to make money." Here are ten unique ways that you can make some extra money without ever having to spend a dime.

Saving money should be a habit, but sometimes money becomes tight and we have to take immediate steps to cut back. The first step is to know the difference between "want" and "need".

The world is getting polluted day by day. Environment is changing globally. We can contribute and give a helping hand in creating less pollution and save our planet earth.

Tired of wasting every single thing you use? Not sure how to do your part and save some energy or resources? Then, read on.

You don't have to spend money to save money, energy and the environment. With these twenty tips you can do all that and with some imagination and creativity you can save even more.

Looking for some quick ideas on how you can be more environmentally friendly this year? Here are 25 inexpensive tips that anyone can do easily while making a positive impact towards a greener planet.

Simple and easy ways your household can help to go green

There are people who want to be eco-friendly but don't know how to. Find out the different ways you can help slow down global warming.

What are some ways to increase household income as a couple to reduce financial stress?

Saving money is so easy! Follow these tips to keep your wallet full and green.

Sometimes it is difficult for us to find the time and money to support good causes. Charities are finding ways to get us involved with low-cost and minimal time commitment alternatives.

When it comes to saving the environment there's not a lot of ways for gamers to "go green". Here are a few ways that you can reduce your ecological footprint while keeping your trigger fingers happy.

Plastics pervade almost every aspect of Western life. Plastics, arguably, make life better. They allow for weight reduction in vehicles and planes; they can be sterilized for hospital environments.

Some common sense things we can all do to save our environment and save our conscience.

Integrating simple earth-friendly habits into a daily routine has long-term ramification for the planet. If every person did one or two, the domino effect would create positive change.

Every child wants more.

Sprinkle stripper glitter over your head, and be sure to think happy thoughts.

I wanted to see firsthand how it is to live out on the streets with no home, television, computer, or cell phone, so I spent a day looking for cans to recycle for money and sleeping in my car.

You'd love to toss it out but don't do that just yet, says Hunter Hauk.

Apparently, nearly all of the wireless providers have come out with pre-paid cell phones that are sold in such retail stores as Wal-Mart and Target. However, these popular new phones are not a practical answer to cell phone needs.

If you are in need of a cell phone replacement, you might want to consider buying a refurbished cell phone at very low cost.

A fantastic idea for reselling or donating cellphones, this website can help you regain some of that lost cash from upgrading your phone plan.

The next time you think about throwing away your cell phone, donate it to the Georgia Lighthouse foundation. They assist families and individuals with the cost of repairing eyesight and hearing.

These are a few ideas to help your fundraising committee raise funds without breaking the bank or your volunteers.

I am a junkie. I cannot bear to throw most things away, always thinking there would be some use for it later on. After I had kids, the habit grew worse. I would keep things from egg cartons to McDonald's plastic drinking straws.

As many as four million women suffer from domestic violence in the United States. Are you at risk? Do you know the symptoms? What can you do to protect yourself, your children, and loved ones who may be victims of this hidden epidemic?

Every effort counts - no matter how small.

As a green business, Net Inks offers re-manufactured ink cartridges as well as a non-profit recycling program.

Whether it is junk mail, spam emails, telemarketing calls, or door-to-door sales people, nobody appreciates unwanted solicitations. Read on for some steps that you can take to stop these unwelcome solicitors once and for all!

The information that has been made public about the Lane Bryant shooting survivor could place her and/or her family at risk for harm.

The story of a couple, told through both of their eyes, tracing their marriage from begining and beyond.

Donate without spending any money by giving your used or unwanted technology, clothes, ans other items to Austin area nonprofits. Even your trash has a use in this community.

This information will best help parents that are divorced, stationed away from home, on active duty and in combat, busy corporate parents that have too many meetings in too many continents to be at home, and many more situations.

Do you enjoy working with Denim? Here are some great crafts using Denim fabric! You will love working with Denim material.

With so many people thinking green these days it is important to find environmentally safe items that you can use for everything you do, which isn't as hard as it sounds.

The trip to the tax guy didn't end so well? If you were devastated to hear you owe money this year, it's not the end of the world. Here are a few simple steps to keep Uncle Sam from crushing your spirit.

Local political issues are often overshadowed by national issues, but may have more of a tangible impact on residents.

At 5 o'clock this morning, I awoke to the sounds of something beating on my bedroom windows. My native Ohioan instincts kicked in, and I was preparing to go hide in the southwest corner of my basement.

Thoughts from Day III of the 2007 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, CA.

Household tips that make life's chores easier to complete

The 2nd day of the 2nd annual Virgin Festival featured 311 and The Smashing Pumpkins. Other great musical acts included Wu-Tang Clan, Interpol and Regina Spektor. The real story here though is the creativity of the festival itself and the man behind it, Richard Branson.

Drivers report seeing fellow drivers using laptops, studying patients' X-rays, reading something on the seat next to them, and changing their clothes while guiding a vehicle down the highway.

There's a park in New York City not far from the Fox News studios where they call go to relax sometimes during the week . . .

Villagers in India are using ringtones to lure leopards into traps while our kids are using ultrasonic ringtones to avoid parental traps.

A collection of ranty poems commenting on societal life, rules and the nature of things.

The reel type mower, for those who have never seen one, is an open cylinder with a blade that turns within that cylinder. The blades rotate as the mower wheels turn as a result of a push by, you guessed it, a human.

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There's a little park not far from the Fox News studios in New York City where some of them go to relax from time to time during the week . . .

The world is turning health conscious, but are we ready for it?

A list of inexpensive but practical items to give frequent flyers, jet-setters and other travelers. Perfect for the Holidays or year-round gift giving.

Habits, and actions of a few create inconvienence and annoyance for the rest of us.

It doesn't take being rich and popular to pull off a successful more. Sure that helps, but following a time line and being prepared goes a long way.

Some ways to earn money for your school without selling more products.

For some, it's not an issue yet. For others, the impact has already been devastating. Do we have choices in our day to day life? Read on...

There are two internet sites that allow people to cash in their old electronics while simultaneously be friendly to the environment. Here are those two sites.

Let's face it: There is a lot of talk about "going green" today. It's a great thing to care about the environment that we live in and to care about plants, animals, and other people in the process of taking care of our earth.

A young boy encounters a very bitter, and very lethal, Santa Claus on a trip to the local mall with his mother.

This is an article about the steps I took to start saving money when I chose not to go back to work.

Once you've taken your dog to the vet and confirmed she's pregnant, you have several decisions to make, and you need to prepare. Here are steps to take, things to have on hand, and general advice to help you deal with the situation.

Once heralded as the most "personal and targeted" of all advertising media, direct mail faces an uphill battle in order to survive.

Jobs in the Triangle are plentiful. You have to be willing to be diligent in exploring all your options to truly take advantage.

Treehugger.com, a webzine growing in popularity everyday, is an information source on modern ideas to the age old crisis of environmental responsibility.

Why we encourage new technology, but continue harvesting energy largely from the same pollutant sources which the US has used since the dawn of the Twentieth Century.

Once again analyzing the advice from the advice givers

Expensive walkie talkies, tap water in a fancy bottle, and pop stars who insist they are rock/punk icons are just a few of the creations from advertising giants made to con us out of money and worthy attention.

It is the responsibility of each person on earth to help the environment by recycling whenever possible. Whether you live in New York City or rural S. Dakota it is imperative that you do your part. With a little bit of education and understanding you should be able to help.

From printers to paper, tires to trees, Earth911's recycling center locator makes every day Earth Day.

You might be surprised to know that within 60 days an aluminum can is able to go from your recycling center and become a brand new can to be used by consumers.

"North Nassau Recycling" is the only recycling depot in Fernandina Beach. With their high rip off, there is a higher profit traveling three times the distance.