The Secret Life of Paper & Cellphones
September 24, 2008 · Print This Article
Have you every wondered what happens to things like cell phones and paper before and after you use them? That’s the premise of The Secret Life Series which takes ordinary objects and investigates their “life-cycle” in an attempt to raise awareness and educate the public about what they consume.
Where does paper go when you recycle it? Why should you change your paper habits? What alternate types of sources are used for papermaking? What can you do to reduce your paper footprint? How do I recycle paper?
Where do old cell phones and mobile devices go when you recycle them? Why should you take those phones out of your sock drawer and take them back? What toxics are in a typical cell phone? How much gold and silver is in a cell phone? How do I recycle my cell phones and mobile devices?
For more info about the people behind The Secret Life Series, visit INFORM.
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What an interesting idea for a television show. I read an article in a popular magazine once about a woman who had to carry all of her trash with her throughout the day in order to see how much she wasted. Every time she wanted to throw away something, she would have to put it in a sack attached to her belt. I remember that she was quite surprised at the outcome, and altered her lifestyle afterward.
A good place to start you mobile phone and other electronic gadget recycling is Gazelle.com.
I have a few (postage paid) mailers at home to recycle cell phones and batteries. We also have a local electronic recycling center in my area. I think carrying around all your trash throughout the day is a great idea!