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5 Minutes to - Save the world



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Published Date: 17 August 2008
RECYCLE your old mobile phone. Less than 20% of handsets get reused or recycled, yet there are several schemes that divert phones (including the lead and brominated flame retardants they contain) from landfill and use the components to raise funds for charity.
Many of the schemes use a freepost address, so it won't cost you anything. Visit www.recyclingappeal.com for more details.


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  • Last Updated: 15 August 2008 3:21 PM
  • Source: Scotland On Sunday
  • Location: Scotland
  • Related Topics: Environment
 
 

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