How to Get People to Recycle Cell Phones
Recycling cell phones is important because it reduces the amounts of metals and plastics that must be manufactured in the plants that make these devices. It can also lower greenhouse emissions, not to mention that recycled cell phones can be used to help those who are less fortunate. Most people don't recycle their cell phones because they just aren't aware that they can. You can inform people that this is possible and get them recycling their old cell phones in no time.
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Things You'll Need
- E-mail account
- E-mail addresses
- Facebook account
- Acceptance facility
- Flyers
Instructions
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E-mail the link below from the EPA web site to all of the friends you have e-mail addresses for. Let them know in the message that the link will give them specific locations where they can turn in their old cell phones as well as mailing addresses if they prefer to mail their old cell phones.
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Encourage your friends to forward your e-mail to their friend lists to get the word out. This is the fastest way to reach the largest number of people.
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Place the link below on your Facebook page. Your friends will all see your update and will be reminded that they can recycle their old cell phones.
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Make a flyer and get permission to post it on your grocery stores' bulletin boards. Everyone needs groceries so you are bound to get some individuals to recycle their cell phones when they see your flyer. Make sure you list which stores accept the old cell phones.
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Offer to take your friends to the facilities that accept used cell phones. Some might not have a car to get there and they might need a ride or the encouragement to do it.
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Collect the old cell phones yourself and then drop them off at one of the acceptance facilities. Your friends will surely be comfortable dropping their old phones off with you at their convenience.
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Tips & Warnings
Take a poll to find out why people don't recycle their old cell phones and then use that information to find a solution in getting them to recycle their cell phones.
Some individuals just don't care about the environment. Don't take it personally if they don't follow your example and recycle their old cell phone.
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