ENVIRONMENT  |  SUSTAINABILITY

We generate an estimated 57 million tons of e-waste every year. This is equivalent to throwing out 1,000 laptops every single second. This increases by two metric tons each year. Today, only about 20% of all e-waste produced is officially recycled. The United States is one of the leading producers of e-waste, second only to China. Americans throw out approximately 416,000 cell phones each day: this totals more than 151 million phones in a year. At the 911 Cell Phone Bank, we’re taking action. The donated cell phones and other electronic devices we collect and recycle are used to support our mission: to provide no-cost emergency devices to victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.

ENVIRONMENT  |  SUSTAINABILITY

We generate an estimated 57 million tons of e-waste every year. This is equivalent to throwing out 1,000 laptops every single second. This increases by two metric tons each year. Today, only about 20% of all e-waste produced is officially recycled. The United States is one of the leading producers of e-waste, second only to China. Americans throw out approximately 416,000 cell phones each day: this totals more than 151 million phones in a year. At the 911 Cell Phone Bank, we’re taking action. The donated cell phones and other electronic devices we collect and recycle are used to support our mission: to provide no-cost emergency devices to victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.

LAND AND SEA

E-waste damages the environment by releasing greenhouse gases, harming wildlife and their habitats, and negatively affecting human health. Improperly disposing of e-waste in landfills allows heavy metals and flame retardants to seep directly into the soil. Once in the soil, heavy metals can leak into the groundwater, causing more damage through acidification and toxification. When you donate electronic devices to the 911 Cell Phone Bank you can rest assured that they are responsibly and securely recycled.

CLIMATE CRISIS

Dismantling, shredding, or melting e-waste materials releases dust particles into the air that cause increased pollution and respiratory damage. Greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere from electronic devices increased by 53% between 2014 and 2020. That includes 580 metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2020 alone. It is estimated that about 852 million metric tons of CO2 compounds will be emitted annually from e-waste sources by 2030.

ESG/CSR

Your CSR and ESG rating matters. Here’s a tip: By simply donating your unused or unclaimed lost-and-found electronic devices to a 501(c)(3) non-profit such as the 911 Cell Phone Bank, you can raise your ESG rating. The 911 Cell Phone Bank provides emergency-use cellular devices free of charge to law enforcement and victims’ service agencies. Your unused electronic devices help us fulfill our mission to make the world a safer and cleaner place. We provide you with donation receipt documentation that directly affects your ESG/CSR report in a positive way. Plus, you qualify for an IRS tax deduction of up to twice the value of the donated products.

E-WASTE

Since data was first collected in 2014, up until the end of 2022 there has been an estimated total of 420.3 million tons of e-waste produced. On average, only a tiny percentage of that is recycled. The US alone produced 6.92 million tons of e-waste in 2019 alone. E-waste is the most rapidly growing waste problem in the world. We generate about 50 million tons of it every year. This is equivalent to throwing out 1,000 laptops every single second.

LAND AND SEA

E-waste damages the environment by releasing greenhouse gases, harming wildlife and their habitats, and negatively affecting human health. Improperly disposing of e-waste in landfills allows heavy metals and flame retardants to seep directly into the soil. Once in the soil, heavy metals can leak into the groundwater, causing more damage through acidification and toxification. When you donate electronic devices to the 911 Cell Phone Bank you can rest assured that they are responsibly and securely recycled.

CLIMATE CRISIS

Dismantling, shredding, or melting e-waste materials releases dust particles into the air that cause increased pollution and respiratory damage. Greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere from electronic devices increased by 53% between 2014 and 2020. That includes 580 metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2020 alone. It is estimated that about 852 million metric tons of CO2 compounds will be emitted annually from e-waste sources by 2030.

ESG/CSR

Your CSR and ESG rating matters. Here’s a tip: By simply donating your unused or unclaimed lost-and-found electronic devices to a 501(c)(3) non-profit such as the 911 Cell Phone Bank, you can raise your ESG rating. The 911 Cell Phone Bank provides emergency-use cellular devices free of charge to law enforcement and victims’ service agencies. Your unused electronic devices help us fulfill our mission: Your unused electronic devices help us fulfill our mission to make the world a safer and cleaner place. We provide you with donation receipt documentation that directly affects your ESG/CSR report in a positive way. Plus, you qualify for an IRS tax deduction of up to twice the value of the donated products.

E-WASTE

Since data was first collected in 2014, up until the end of 2022 there has been an estimated total of 420.3 million tons of e-waste produced. On average, only a tiny percentage of that is recycled. The US alone produced 6.92 million tons of e-waste in 2019 alone. E-waste is the most rapidly growing waste problem in the world. We generate about 50 million tons of it every year. This is equivalent to throwing out 1,000 laptops every single second.