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 Address 1 Eastgate Crescent,
Caerwent, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5AN
Telephone 01291 425599
FAX 01291 425599
Mobile 07790308952
Email
Envirotec@hotmail.co.uk
Web site under construction
Contact Mark Jones
Services Recycling Mobile Phones
We collect mobile phones in Monmouthshire for
recycling from local schools, where we set up
collection facilities.
The Environment
Under EU guidelines, a new directive (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment) was introduced
in April 2007. The UK legislation aims to minimise
the environmental harm caused by landfill disposal
of electronic equipment, including mobile phones.
It is estimated that more than 10 million phones are
thrown away each year in the UK alone. Less than 10%
are recycled! Phones discarded in landfill sites can
cause toxic harm to the environment by leaking
cadmium, lithium and mercury into the earth.
Recycling
Envirotec will recycle old mobile phones with the
aim of reconditioning the units for use in
under-developed countries. Where the phones are
beyond economical repair, they will be disposed of
safely at the new WEEE plant owned by the Simms
Group in Newport. During the disposal process,
precious metals (e.g. gold) can often be reclaimed.
Supporting Charity
For each mobile phone donated, Envirotec will make a
financial contribution to a recognised charity,
depending on the condition of the phone. Currently
the main charity is the NSPCC, but other specific
charities or 'good causes' can be nominated to
receive the funds.
The Schools
Envirotec aims to work with schools in Monmouthshire
and Newport initially.
The mobile phone recycling scheme will be run
predominantly by the children, to protect the
environment and raise funds for the school. Where
'Eco-Councils' are in place, this will be the first
point of contact. Large recycle boxes are
available for phone collection, and a brief
presentation on the subject can be arranged for any
schools involved. The school will receive a
nominal amount of £2 per unit initially, and this
will be reviewed as the scheme evolves. There
is no minimum quantity, and local collection can be
arranged to suit the school. A cheque will be
presented to the school at the time of collection.
A poster campaign will be launched, with a prize for
the best entry from each school, and a significant
prize for the best in the area (details to follow) |
