The merits of recycling old cell phones include such key benefits as avoiding the pollution that can occur as phones degrade in landfills and sparing the landscape the need to mine for huge quantities of rare elements used in handsets. In case these reasons are not enough,
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People who may have noticed that their new or old cell phone bill has increased over the last year had better get used to it, according to those in the know.
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These days, many Americans are feeling more financial pressure than ever before. Cell phones have become an indispensable part of modern life, but the simple truth is that you can probably save quite a bit on your monthly bill if you follow a few key pieces of advice.
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A woman who was talking on her old cell phone was struck and killed by a city bus at one of the most dangerous intersections in Queens in New York yesterday, advocates and police officers say.
Continue readingFour tons of electronic waste collected in three days
In order to tackle the growing menace of electronic waste and dispose of it in a scientific manner, the Baroda IT association (BIT) in India organized an exhibition that ran over three days from 17 thru 19 February in Vadodora.
Continue readingBrain chooses which ear to use for cell phone calls
If you primarily think with your left-brain, then there is a very good chance that you make use of your right hand in order to hold your cell phone close to your right ear, a new study conducted by the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit is claiming.
Continue readingHoliday sees cell phone robberies spike
Waterloo Regional Police in Ontario are warning residents to exercise caution after a slew of cell phone robberies that took place over Family Day weekend.
Continue readingElectronic waste bill supported by Cabinet
New legislation is to force retailers in Israel to recycle used batteries and accept old electronic equipment, including old cell phones.
Continue readingProper disposal of electronic waste planned
The UP Regional Pollution Control Board, also sometimes simply referred to as UPRPCB, of Noida in India is offering to help residents to be able to dispose of their electronic waste in an environmentally friendly fashion rather than selling it off to local scrap dealers.
Continue readingNonophobia for Cell Phone Users
Nonophobia is the new phobia hitting the headlines, though you may be forgiven for never having heard of it before.
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