Even Better Than Recycling!
What could be better than recycling old cell phones? Why, reusing them, of course! Many non-profit organizations are part of a program that pays them for cell phones that are recycled in their name. But wouldn’t it be great if someone else could get some use out of our old phones? After all, it takes a lot of energy to bust up the old phone and sort out the reusable components; plastics and metals.
In my home town of Portland, Oregon, the Women’s Crisis Line accepts your donation of old cell phones. They distribute them to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Survivors are able to use these cell phones to call 911, allowing immediate help at the touch of a button.
Your city’s domestic violence shelter may have a program like this, too. If not, consider a Senior Center for similar reuse program.
When you upgrade to the latest and greatest cell phone, remember that your “old” phone can still be put to good use.
