Recycle electronics to mark Earth Day

Earth Day, which will be celebrated this year on Friday, April 22, is usually associated with planting trees, cleaning up the neighborhood or emptying out that forgotten closet. However, a mobile operator is offering another way to mark the holidays – by trading in used devices.

Earth Day, which will be celebrated this year on Friday, April 22, is usually associated with planting trees, cleaning up the neighborhood or emptying out that forgotten closet. However, a mobile operator is offering another way to mark the holidays – by trading in used devices.

When customers redeem eligible smartphones online or in-store at USCellular, they can get up to $600 in bill credit.

In 2021, the carrier’s customers traded in more than 186,000 devices through its Trade-In program, which diverted nearly 84,000 pounds of e-waste from landfills and avoided nearly 240,000,000 gallons of air pollution. water. Additionally, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, for every million cell phones recycled, 35,274 pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold and 33 pounds of palladium can be recovered.

“Our lives have become easier and more enjoyable thanks to smartphones and mobile technology, but they have also enabled us to take action to help protect the environment,” said Tabatha McKay, Regional Vice President/General Manager of UScellular in New England. “Through our device trade-in program, we can ensure that old or unwanted devices are responsibly reused or recycled, keeping our environment clean while giving customers a chance to earn trade-in credit. “

While recycling or swapping devices is one way to honor Earth Day, the company has suggested other ways the technology can help people reduce, reuse and recycle.

For example, iRecycle is a recycling app that’s useful for finding local recycling facilities whether you’re at home or out exploring. The app also provides access to over 1.6 million ways to recycle over 350 materials.

The Freecycle app allows users to donate unwanted but reusable items to other members of their local community. You can post your donation offers or make requests for items you’ve had an eye on.

Gro Recycling is designed to show kids that recycling is fun, while teaching them about caring for the environment. Players can donate virtual trash to recycling bins to find out which items are recyclable. The waste is then transformed into new products, which are then sorted for reuse.

If you’re looking for recycling tips and advice, head over to Recyclebank.com. By signing up, users accumulate points that can be applied to discounts at magazines (which can then be recycled), restaurants, and other retailers.

Why continue to receive useless emails when digital is just as good? Many companies offer online bill management that allows customers to access past statements and other documents, saving time and eliminating waste.