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Discarded Cell Phones
psychictv points to a NYT story about discarded cell phones as an environmental hazard. The study mentioned in the article is available online. Every year or so we run a story on paper, disposable cell phones but even these would generate a fair amount of waste.
After all, they're made from the same stuff as your computer or your VCR. If other electronic devices, made from the same component parts, pose an environmental hazard, why is it a surprise when cellphones follow the same pattern?
!#@%*)anks for hanging up the phone, dear.
Phase 1: Collect old cell phones
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
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i was talking to a co-worker about this a few weeks ago. eventually, we will all have small chips implanted in to us. to make a phone call, send an email, etc., all you will have to do is think about it. once connected, you don't even have to talk. just think what you want to "say" and it's instantly transmitted to your friend.
My girlfriend is looking at a new phone this year, and her current phone will go to a battered women's group. They give the phones to battered women so they can call 911 if the need arises. All phones are supposed to have 911 access even if there isn't any active account with a provider.
He had no answer as to how the charities are able to reprogram them for battered women's shelters.
Simple answer: they don't. Even without subscribed service, the phone companies put through 911 calls. At least in my area. This is the only function the battered women's centers use.
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