Take Action The Forest is Calling Take Action Today There are 6 billion smartphone users in the world right now. You are one of them.Only 10% of smartphone users will recycle their cellphones. Will you be one of them? The resources used to make your cellphone come with very high costs. The increase in cellphone purchases over the years has encouraged upwards of 10,000 illegal miners to start extracting coltan, an ore used in cellphones, from Africa’s forests. And the Democratic Republic of Congo, an important area for chimpanzees and other animals, is at the centre of this activity.But you can help reverse this trend. When you recycle your cellphone, you help slow down coltan extraction. Reusing and recycling devices reduces demand and, thus, reduces illegal mining in protected rainforests. Sign our pledge today. Recycle your device when it’s time. Help protect critical chimpanzee habitat. Not sure where to start? When you take the pledge, we’ll send you important information on how to recycle your cellphone. We’ll also send you some wallpaper options for your device – so every time you look at your phone, you’ll be reminded of the wildlife you’re protecting and the difference you’re making. Take Action Today Pledges Taken: 1,417 Goal: 1,000 Take the Pledge to Join the Forest is Calling I pledge to: 1. Use my cellphone for as long as possible, 2. Recycle my cellphone when it stops working, 3. Encourage others to recycle their cell phones, too! 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Yes - I would like to get updates and opportunities from the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada. I am aware I can unsubscribe at anytime. What You Need to Know 99% of materials can be recovered when cellphones are recycled, which means recycling your cellphone actually matters. And recycling cellphones 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 cellphones perpetuates dangerous mining operations which fund the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. What We're Doing to Protect Chimpanzees Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Sanctuary For almost 30 years, the Tchimpounga Sanctuary has been home to more than 200 chimpanzees orphaned, malnourished, or injured by the illegal wildlife trade and deforestation. Thanks to an incredible team of on-the-ground experts, compassionate caregivers, and dedicated local communities, and because of the generosity of our supporters, these rescued chimpanzees are given a second chance. Learn More A Brief History of Chimpanzee Conservation Chimpanzees haven’t always been a protected species. The conservation efforts now dedicated to protecting them are recent developments in our long relationship with our closest living relatives. These efforts are needed now more than ever, with chimpanzees facing extreme threats – including the illegal and brutal wildlife trade, which claims the lives of an estimated 3,000 chimpanzees each year. Read Now
