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With new mobile phone models featuring the latest in technological innovations introduced so frequently, it is not surprising that the number of unwanted mobile phones discarded in the UK number in the millions.
The recycling industry has noted that not everyone buying a new phone is aware that discarded mobiles are often burned, leading to the release of toxic chemicals into the environment.
In addition, discarded mobile phones contribute to the massive amount of non-biodegradable waste dumped in UK landfill each year.
Another item that can be recycled, but is often discarded, is a printer cartridge. Rather than being reused, many are simply treated as waste, also ending up in landfill.
When mobile phones and printer cartridges are recycled for reuse, the burden on landfill sites and the environment is reduced and some of the energy required for their manufacture is offset.
Devon-based law firm Slee Blackwell, with an office in Exeter on Queen Street, has been encouraging consumers to drop off their old mobiles and printer cartridges to help raise money for charity.
All of the law firm’s five offices are accepting phones and cartridges at their reception areas. Once collected, they are sent to Recycle 4 Charity.
The non-profit group recycles the items, keeping a portion of the funds received for its administrative expenses, and donates the balance to the Devon Community Foundation.
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