When you upgrade your phone, what do you do with your old one? Some people resell their old phone if it is in working condition. However, if it is broken in any way, many people just either keep them laying around as clutter, or they throw them in the trash. There is an alternative though, you can recycle your phones as a more eco-friendly option!
What Actually Happens To Those Old Electronics?
Before you throw out your old electronics, remember that there is a better way to dispose of them.
7 Types Of Plastic We Should Never Use
Plastic is so ubiquitous in our daily lives and activities that we rarely hold a second thought about it.
Plastic Is Slowly Ruining Our Oceans––Here’s How
It can be tempting to leave your trash behind when you go to the beach. (I’ve never personally felt this temptation, but based on the number of cigarette butts I saw in the sand the last time I was seaside, it seems many people don’t mind.)
The Astounding Environmental Impact Of The Olympic Games
Like many people, I was glued to my television last summer rooting for the U.S. during the Summer Olympics. The competition held a special significance because my husband is Brazilian, and he was immensely proud of his home country.
Is Chewing Gum Destroying The Environment?
Even if you recycle and save electricity, you may be harming the environment in an unexpected way. Chewing gum is the second-most common form of litter after cigarette butts, and 92% of sidewalks in Britain have gum on them.
WTF is a Fourdrinier?
To be honest I’m still not sure how it works, but it’s a machine used in the process of making paper.
The Consequences of Unwanted Phone Books
You know phone books are wasteful, but you might be surprised at just how wasteful.
The Global Impact of Recycling
One person ends up creating 1.5 tons of solid waste a year. 3/4th’s of that is recyclable, but only 30% is actually recycled. These figures are staggering and composting is a huge part of recycling I believe is going largely ignored by the general population.