Mobile recycling aids British Heart Foundation
Monday, February 4, 2013 - 10:25:26
Over the past 12 months the British Heart Foundation has been accepting donations of old mobile phones and empty ink cartridges from people across the UK, in an effort to raise a serious amount of money for the charity.
With all of the unwanted items collected since the scheme began in January of 2012, over 30,000 has been generated, according to ASI Europe.
This is no mean feat and represents the cumulative efforts of many British Heart Foundation supporters.
It is also a timely reminder of the fact that if you do sell your old mobile phone online, you will also have the option of donating its value to a charitable cause.
Old printer ink cartridges are surprisingly valuable, since each one which is donated to the British Heart Foundation can be worth up to 4.50. Although many people simply throw out their old ink cartridges, it is easy to refurbish and refill them, before selling them back to the public.
Of course, old mobile phones are worth even more and even the most ancient handsets can be donated to charity. The British Heart Foundation has been receiving up to 30 a pop for each device donated, which has really helped it achieve an impressive total with this scheme so far.
Although it has been running for a full year, the organisers are so impressed with its performance, that the recycling drive is going to continue, so there is still the chance to donate an old mobile phone if you wish.
You could also sell your phone online and give the money to a charity of your choice, as well as making sure that old ink cartridges do not just end up in the bin.
A similar recycling scheme operated on behalf of the MS Society has resulted in donations worth over 40,000 within the past two years.
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