recycling
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A Resting Place For China’s Discarded Electronics
If you’re an old CRT television set, you could land at this recycling centre in Tieling, Liaoning Province, China. Hey, it’s not that bad; at least you won’t be spending your final resting days alone. [Wall Street Journal]
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Cardboard Box Coolers Are Perfect For Any Barbeque
These cardboard coolers are a must for any summer event: smart, green, recyclable and can fit 16kg worth of beer and goodies. It’s like a cross between the heavy duty plastic coolers and the disposable styrofoam ones… but better.
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Old Nokia Phones Don’t Die, They Live Inside Mobile Man
Did you know that over 100 million mobile phones are discarded each year in the US and only 13 per cent of this e-waste is disposed of properly? Keep that staggering statistic in mind when you gaze on Nokia’s crazy-looking Mobile Man.
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What Exactly Happens When You Recycle Your Mobile Phone?
We’ve all got at least one spare mobile phone lying around the house, despite all the various recycling services on offer. But when you do send in a phone for recycling, what happens to it? A press release from MobileMuster today conveniently explained the six step process: