Resist the Lure of Upgrades

Cell phone companies are forever encouraging us to switch to the newest, most trendy phone, sometimes long before the existing one’ is defunct. However, cell phones contain a cocktail of toxic substances that shouldn't be discarded in landfills. Recycling keeps these undesirable elements out of the waste stream and saves the mining and manufacturing impacts of producing new cell phones. Consider donating your old phone to charity for recycling when you do need a new one.