The U.S. EPA’s Plug-In To eCycling National Cell Phone Recycling Week runs this year on April 5-11.
The EPA’s project brings together leading cell phone manufacturers and service providers to encourage consumers to recycle used wireless devices, batteries, chargers and other accessories and to reduce the amount of reusable materials in landfills, including e-waste.
Cell phone coatings are often made of lead, and their lithium-ion batteries can explode if exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight, which are common conditions in landfills.
It’s estimated that just 1 percent of the 4 billion wireless users worldwide recycle their cell phones after use.
Article courtesy of Amanda Wills earth911.com
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