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Verizon Wireless “Goes Green” |
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Wednesday, 21 November 2007 |
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Page 1 of 2 Recycle Day for America was November 15, 2007 and to support Recycle Day, Verizon Wireless had asked the public to contribute to their HopeLine program. The Verizon Wireless HopeLine program has been set up so that anyone can bring old cell phones, batteries, or accessories that are no longer being used. This HopeLine program has been created in the hopes that people will learn what it means to recycle, reduce, and reuse. Verizon’s HopeLine has helped to keep over 200 tons of electronic waste from entering our landfills, has helped collect over 4 million cell phones, and has also helped to dispose of over 1 million cell phones.
The HopeLine is one of those easy ways that we as the public can take
part in to help reduce the amount of waste that is being filtered
through our environment. With help from Verizon, it is now easy for
the public to dispose of their old cell phones and electronic devices
properly without adding to the already high levels of waste our
environment contains. By collecting old cell phones through this
HopeLine, Verizon has been able to refurbish phones and has donated
money and cell phones to many domestic violence organizations and
programs as well. This HopeLine not only helps to keep the environment
clean, but has helped many helpless women and children who suffer from
domestic abuse. For more information about the Verizon Wireless
HopeLine and locations where you can drop your old devices off, please
visit www.uk.reuters.com.
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