Eco-Action Tip #13

Getting a new cell phone for Christmas? Not sure what to do with the old one? Now, you can drop off that old phone at any Staples store, as part of the Sierra Club cell phone recycling program. Each year, 130 million cell phones are thrown out, weighing approximately 65,000 tons. Recycling your old phone prevents hazardous elements like mercury, cadmium and lead from ending up in our landfills.

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What can you do about global warming?

Chances are you’ve heard or read about the dangers of global warming. If you haven’t, or if you’re looking to brush up with some basic knowledge on the subject, you can do it here. In this area you’ll find information about the causes and effects of global warming, how carbon offsets work and why they’re good for the environment, and where your money goes when you offset your carbon footprint with BeGreen. Don’t know what “carbon footprint” means? Then check out our glossary — it’s packed with the terms and definitions you’ll encounter as you learn to be green. Or if you’re ready to offset, head straight to our easy-to-use carbon calculator.