There are loads of new mobile phones being released this summer, especially smartphones. So, if you’re looking to replace your existing phone think about what you’ll do with your old one. Don’t let it sit around in a drawer or end up in the waste bin.
Old phones like this usually end up in landfill, which is bad news for the environment as they contain toxic materials like mercury (the crystal displays), lead (the circuit boards) or nickel and cadmium (the batteries). All this will gradually end up in our water supply and soil. But these phones contain many reusable parts that can be used again.
You probably already recycle your paper, plastic and glass bottles so why not your mobile phone? For every million mobile phones recycled, greenhouse gases will be reduced that equates to taking 33 cars off the road for a year.
Where can I sell my mobile phone? Well, you’ll not only do right by the environment but you’ll also get cash for your old phone at www.fonebank.com. All you have to do is register on the website, send in your phone and they’ll send you a cheque within 3 days. Or, if you’re feeling generous you could donate the money to one of the charities they support.
Go on, trade in your mobile now.