If you want to talk about a mobile phone manufacturer who is doing its job to promote mobile phone recycling programs worldwide, look no further than the Sharp Electronics Corporation. As one of the leading recycling promoters, Sharp has made leaps and bounds in the industry. While other manufactures depend on third party companies to do all the work Sharp is stepping in and getting in on the action. In 2006 Sharp collected nearly 23 tons of unused electronic equipment for recycling programs. Included in this were computer components as well as mobile devices. The following year Sharp collected over ... Full Story

As millions of pounds of mobile phones are thrown into the bin annually, it becomes more and more important to properly dispose of our electronics. Over a billion mobiles are purchased each year, and the majority of the old phones go in the rubbish. Cell phones contain large amounts of toxic chemicals which can leech into the soil over time, polluting the surrounding areas. For the millions of mobile phone users who will purchase a new mobile this year, it is important that old phones be disposed of properly. Sewon, a Korean manufacturer of mobile phones, doesn't offer an in-house recycling ... Full Story

As tends to happen from time to time, mobile phone manufacturers don't always make it in the world of business. This, unfortunately, was the fate of Sendo, a Birmingham-based mobile phone maker. While many of their cell phones are still in use, as those phones get replaced, they have to be disposed of. Disposing of a cell phone isn't always as simple as just putting it in the bin. Mobile phones contain lead, cadmium, and other harmful chemicals which can be dangerous if disposed of improperly. Thankfully, there are companies out there who have taken it upon themselves to begin recycling ... Full Story

In a survey conducted among cell phone users it was determined that only a small percentage of users recycled their mobile phones when they are no longer being used. The main reason given for not recycling is that they were not aware that these programs even existed. Over the last few years the number of mobile phones that are being recycled has increased but there are still tens of thousands of phones disposed of in improper ways. Since 2001 the Sanyo Corporation has been one of the industry leaders in terms of mobile phone recycling programs. Beginning with the Mail Back ... Full Story

Beginning in 2005 Samsung Electronics partnered with shipping giant FedEx to start a recycling program for printer and copier cartridges. Today this program has expanded to cover mobile phone recycling as well. The Samsung Mobile Take Back Program is the company’s solution to dealing with the increasing amount of electronic waste being dumped into landfills each year. This program asks Samsung users to send in their old mobile phones via mail or FedEx to ensure they are disposed of properly and in accordance to federal law. Doing so reduces the pollution caused from the degrading of cellular phones and batteries. Samsung ... Full Story

With mobile sales at their highest level in history, it's easy to see why environmentalists around the world are concerned about mobile phone recycling. If you choose to recycle your mobile phone there are a great many options, and you should start with your mobile manufacturer. Many cell phone manufacturers offer in-house cell phone recycling for those people who have purchased their handsets. Because mobiles contain so many toxic chemicals, responsible mobile phone manufactures such as Sagem have chosen to offer mobile phone recycling services. These services are sponsored by Sagem because them company chooses to adopt "green" strategies. The "green" ... Full Story

Qtek mobile phones are manufactured by HTC and are sold in the United Kingdom. Since these phones are made by HTC they are recycled in the same manner as other HTC branded phones. In the UK you can recycle your Qtek phone through the services provided by Talk Greener. Talk Greener is a third party administrator who provides cash for recycling your mobile phone. In just a matter of minutes you can complete the Talk Greener online form where you choose your phone from the list of those accepted. They even provide helpful graphics to help you determine which model of ... Full Story

Mobile phone sales are at a record high. They continue their upward trend of new phone sales by topping out new high sale numbers every year. With all these new mobiles coming on the market, one wonders where the old ones go. Cell phone manufacturers, such as Phillips, are answering the call by providing their customers with the resources to recycle their old cell phones. While Phillips doesn't offer an in-house program for recycling mobile phones, they are referring their customers to websites and companies that take cell phone recycling very seriously. Many websites even offer to pay customers for their ... Full Story

Pantech is a company that has gained global success over the past few years due to the compact size of their phones, ease of use, and cool features. Known as the manufacturer of the popular Pantech C3 this company’s outlook is promising. Of course, over time consumers will trade in their older model Pantech mobile devices for newer more exciting models such as the new Duo. Because of this, Pantech encourages consumers to participate in a mobile recycling program such as those sponsored by their plan providers like At&t, Alltel, Sprint, and Verizon. Pantech does not have an in house recycling ... Full Story

Since the beginning of their recycling program in 2000 electronics giant Panasonic has worked with companies to collect approximately £24,052,776 of unwanted electronics. This includes mobile devices, computers, and various other electronics that are not longer being used by consumers. When it comes to mobile phone recycling Panasonic encourages customers to locate a Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation drop off location. These locations are spaced throughout the world and allow customers to drop off their mobile phones, cordless phone batteries, and other electronics battery that could cause long term environmental problems if disposed of through traditional means. According to US law several states ... Full Story

Palm is a manufacturer who has been making the lives of business men and women easier for years. Starting with the stand alone Palm Pilot and later upgrading to include Mobile phones with integrated Palm software this company is now one of the industry leaders in smart phones. With this prominent placement among industry leaders Palm has gone the extra mile and made recycling programs part of their operation. With the Palm Take Back and Recycling Program Palm users are asked to print a pre paid postage label from the company’s website and place it on a box that holds their ... Full Story

With mobile phones becoming more and more common, cell phone carriers are seeing record sale numbers. Of course, with all these new and renewed accounts being serviced, there is a great need for new mobile phone sales. Many clients aren't even waiting until their contracts expire before upgrading their phones. For this reason, it is becoming more and more important to recycle mobile phones. Each year, millions of pounds of mobile phones are sent to landfills to be disposed of. However, what most people don't realize is that these phones contain chemicals and materials that are harmful to the ecosystems surrounding ... Full Story