According to INFORM, Inc., an independent environmental research organization, the improper disposal of cellular phones poses a serious threat to the environment. For example, cell phones contain toxic substances including Arsenic, Antimony, Beryllium, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc. (NOTE: The cadmium from a single phone is capable of polluting 158,200 gallons of water or the equivalent of 2.4 million cups of coffee). These toxic substances either leach into soil and groundwater from landfills or form highly toxic dioxins & furans during incineration associated with certain types of cancer and a range of reproductive, neurological and developmental disorders especially in children. Over 65 million cellular phones are already stockpiled in U.S. households creating 30,000 tons of potentially hazardous waste. With the average American replacing his/her cell phones every 6-12 months the problem is only growing worse. In 2005, an estimated 130 million cellular phones were discarded annually in the U.S. alone.
Project KOPEG's Mission Statement:
Our desire is to Make A Difference in the lives of those in need and our environment.
About Us:
Project KOPEG is an environmentally conscious recycler/refurbisher of used cell phones. We convert these phones to cash for schools, churches, non-profits and other organizations, thereby creating a win/win solution for everyone.
Over 150 million cell phones will be retired this year alone. Our vision is to reduce the number of these devices entering landfills by proper disposal according to EPA regulations and encouraging re-use of these phones in secondary markets.
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