Every
year millions of used printer, fax, photocopier cartridges and
even mobile phones are thrown away. All of these can be recycled
with the added bonus of having financial value.
30 million printer cartridges are disposed of each year
which contribute to the 300,000 tonnes of non-biodegradable
solid waste in landfill sites every year
45 million mobile phone handsets are estimated to be unused
in Britain
the average consumer replaces their mobile phone every
18 months
15 million mobile phones are upgraded annually which equates
to 1500 tonnes of potential landfill every year
How you can make a difference through recycling
Recycling
makes sense and it couldn’t be easier! All you need to
do is join Age Concern’s recycling scheme and start sending
us your old inkjet, photocopier, fax, laser jet cartridges and
mobile phones. We will then turn those goods into much needed
funds! Money raised will help fund vital services for older
people living in the community. Support such as information
and advice services, Help in the Home, Nail Cutting, ensuring
that older people continue to live an independent life. The
other fantastic advantage of this scheme is that you’ll
be helping to reduce the damage waste does to our world and
environment also.
Methods of recycling
By Envelope, we’ll send you some special
freepost envelope which we will provide for you.
By Recycling Box Ideal for offices! We’ll
send you a box (25 x 21.5 x 17 inches).
How to get involved
Contact us on
01273 720603 to receive your free envelope or box and Registration
Form. Thank you.