Think about how often you replace your cell phone. If you’re like the average American, you buy a new one every 18 to 24 months–probably when you renew your contract and can get one for free. Next time, get a green option like Motorola’s MOTO W233 Renew because as far as electronics go, cell phones have become fairly disposable.

The problem is that the manufacture of all these new phones requires a lot of energy and according to the EPA, 90% of them end up in the landfill where they can potentially leach toxins like lead, cadmium, mercury and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Click here to read more

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