I-mate is a mobile phone provider based in Dubai but offering products around the globe. Smart phones sold under the I-mate name are manufactured by HTC a globally recognized manufacturer of windows based mobile products. At this time I-mate does not offer an in-house mobile phone recycling program though there are still options to recycle your mobile phone.
Online services such as TalkGreener accept both functioning and non-functioning I-mate phones. TalkGreener is a service that provides mobile phone recycling for money. Consumers simply log onto the site and choose the type of phone they have. Several I-mate phones are listed. Phones and the money received for the recycling of these phones are donated to charities such as Trees for Cities and the British Heart Foundation.
In the event that your old mobile cannot be recycled for cash you can still recycle the phone and battery. Choosing to recycle helps eliminate waste and works toward saving the environment. Harmful chemicals used in the mobile devices can contaminate soil and water if they are not disposed of in the correct manner. Locate the nearest recycling center by logging onto www.ibcr.org. Enter in your location and you will be given a list of approved recycle drop off locations in your area.
It’s estimated that less than 3 percent of phones are recycled each year. Help promote this environmentally friendly service and recycle your old mobile when you purchase a new one. You might not make any money off of the recycling but you will be working to make the environment safer for future generations.
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