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iPhones are cool, but are they green?

Apple has been touting its newer Mac Books as being leaner and greener but what about the iPhone?

With the latest iPhone released on the market, you may be considering an upgrade but please remember to recycle the old one.

A video produced by Greenpeace reveals that the crowd pleaser is not green at all.  Containing chemicals that are all potentially toxic including Bromine, Chlorine, and Phthalates, it is more important than ever to remember to recycle your iPhone and other cell phones if you want to preserve the planet.

Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Polymer batteries are another part of the problem.  Lithium-Ion batteries are prone to explode or ignite when exposed to sunlight or high temperatures.

Here is the exceptional video that Greenpeace demonstrating what’s inside an iPhone.

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We're Canada's family-owned Wireless Recycling Company and we're committed to helping people, non-profits and businesses divert unwanted wireless devices such as cell phones, smartphones, tablet and netbook computers from landfills. We offer fair cash payments to people who recycle their old devices with us.

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