Packaging: When 'Please Recycle' is Not Enough

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This is the label created for the “E9ZO 11G Cell Phone,” which is comprised of the cell phone itself, a rechargeable battery, a charger, a paperboard box, a #1 plastic clamshell inside the box, and an instruction booklet. This product is tough because:

• It contains so many elements that need separate recycling options.
• The hazardous nature of cell phones usually restricts them from curbside programs. Rechargeable batteries are required by the Department of Transportation to have special handling, due to their hazardous nature.
• Consumers tend to want to hold onto their old data for many reasons, including security and safety.

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