Earth Day

Earth Day is coming! 

I am collecting InkJet Printer cartridges, and LaserJet Ink cartridges, for a fundraiser. I am also collecting old cellular phones.

Did you know:

Cellular Phone Facts:

Cell phones are consistently being up-graded or damaged; which means there are roughly over a 100 million cell-phones that are obsolete each year. The average life span of a cell-phone is just 18 months. The Average cell-phone user owns three or more cellular phones. There are 75% of non-used cell-phones that are stockpiled in drawers; including the battery and charger. Believe it or not, there is a proper way to dispose of a cellular phone. Cellular phone’s coating is made of lead, and the lithium-ion batteries can explode if exposed to high temperatures, or direct sunlight. A working phone could be donated to people with disabilities or shelters for battered women, because any cellular phone can dial 911 regardless of its service.

The printer cartridges takes over 1,000 years per cartridge to disappear from our Earth. Why not donate them for a fundraiser instead?

Bring your ink cartridges or old cellular phones to the Development Fund's office for recycle at 105 W. Mission Street.