Campaign Campaign (Layout #1) By 2020 it’s estimated there will be almost 3.6 billion smartphones in circulation around the world – that’s the equivalent of almost half the global population with a smartphone! With an average lifespan of approximately 2 years before upgrade or replacement, the demand for the resources used to produce mobile devices and the number of devices potentially entering the waste stream will only continue to grow. However, 99% of materials can be recovered when mobile devices are recycled. Why is this important to us? Mobile phones contain minerals such as gold, Climate Change, Deforestation cobalt, tungsten and coltan. Some of these materials are mined from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in an area near the Congo Basin, a key natural habitat for chimpanzees. Mining and control over this area drives illegal bushmeat hunting, destroys crucial great ape habitats, and has triggered civil conflict and unrest. A Day in the life at Tchimpounga Sanctuary Why Recycle Your Mobile Phone? Recycling mobile phones prevents toxic materials from polluting the soil and ensures metals, plastic and glass are reused. Many of the rare earth metals used to make cell phones are extracted from the forests in the Democratic Republic of Congo, home to Great Apes and other endangered species. High demand for the minerals contained in cell phones perpetuates dangerous mining operations which fund the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Protecting the forests in the Democratic Republic of Congo is not just ICON essential to people and animals, but is critical to curbing climate change. Join the pledge to recycle your phone This short text re-iterates the importance of recycling a phone or delaying the purchase of a new one. Donate Now Find out where to recycle your phone Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore. Find a Location Engage your class with our curriculum resources Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit. Download PDF Spread the Word! Follow our accounts and share using #CycleMyCell. Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok News & Updates Champions and Partners Learnings from the Uncovering Common Ground Final Forum By Alison Cuffley, Indigenous Relations Manager for JGI Canada. Photos by Tilaï Ellis-Stairs. I’ve been reflecting on the importance of language lately. I recently learned about the term “iisaak”, which is the highest law of the Nuu-chah-nulth constitution and roughly translated to English means “to observe, appreciate, and act accordingly.” Respect. As an Indigenous person, […] Read More News and Updates Budget 2023 undermines Canada’s standing in the world, as government backpedals on aid commitment, says coalition of NGOs Yesterday, Canada’s Finance Minister presented the 2023 Federal Budget. After it’s release, an extensive group of Non-Governmental Organizations, including the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, are expressing concern and critical feedback towards the Budget’s proposed international programs and support. At a time of enormous need globally, the Canadian government has failed to deliver on its promise […] Read More Dr. Jane Cosmic Pictures to Distribute Science North’s JANE GOODALL’S REASONS FOR HOPE New York, NY. (September 17, 2021) – Cosmic Picture is proud to announce it will distribute JANE GOODALL’S REASONS FOR HOPE, an exciting new giant screen film currently in production with the talented team at Science North, an interactive science museum in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. and Northern Ontario’s most popular tourist attraction. Jane Goodall’s […] Read More More Campaigns Campaign Goes Here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore. Get Started Campaign Goes Here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit. Get Started
