Recycling One Mobile Phone Able to Reduce 12,585 Kg CO

A global survey conducted by Nokia shows that 3 out of 4 people did not think to recycle their used mobile phones. Even believed, they do not realize that the mobile phone and accessories used can be recycled.

In fact, the positive impact of the recycling process is extraordinary. Research from original Finnish manufacturer is claiming, a former mobile phone that has been recycled can reduce carbon dioxide gas emissions (CO2) of 12,585 kg.

That is just one phone. If all those who have a mobile phone in the world that this is 3 billion, and at least only one of those who recycle their cellphone, it is believed will reduce the raw material of 240,000 tons and reduce greenhouse gases equivalent to 4 million vehicles.

Bambang N Gyat, Technical Advisor TES-AMM, said a mobile phone is made of various materials such as plastic at its casing, and also various metal elements in electronic devices such as charger and accessories that can be recycled. Well, every part of the mobile phone can be recycled.

For metallic elements in the mobile phone and accessories, for example, Bambang said, can be recycled into raw materials such as metallic iron. While elements of plastic can be recycled into plastic palette.

"e-waste recycling movement globally starting from the self-awareness and participation that will produce a significant contribution in protecting and preserving the environment in the long run, said Francis Cheong, Nokia Regional Manager, Environmental Affairs Market, SEAP.