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E-Recycling Peaks During Earth Week
Around the holidays, food banks are overflowing with donations. Generosity peaks, and the needy eat well for that part of the year. But what about the rest of the year?
According to Turtle Wings, an electronics recycling company, Earth Day is like the holidays. We’re reminded to recycle and care about the environment, but as the occasion passes and awareness decreases, some might fall back into old, wasteful habits.
Get Inspired: PHOTOS: Earth Day Successes
An influx of used devices make their way to Turtle Wings’ Maryland-based warehouse during Earth Week. Much like Black Friday, the company weathers the storm by hiring new … read more
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Cell Phones
Certain components of cell phones are highly recyclable, while others need to be properly disposed of due to their hazardous nature. While cell phones are not generally collected curbside, it’s still fairly easy to recycle them by utilizing take-back or mail-in programs.
