Project name

Cell phone recycling

Theme
Objective

To promote sustainability in cell phone recycling by efficiently reducing the demand for resource mining in the Congo, thereby helping to preserve the ecosystem.

Organization
Toronto Zoo
Contact Information
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Project Summary

The program focuses on preserving tantalum, a key material used in cell phone recycling. Tantalum is derived from coltan, a metallic ore mined in the rainforests of the Republic of Congo, and is an essential component in capacitors for electronic devices like cell phones and laptops. Through effective cell phone recycling, tantalum can be reused, contributing to environmental sustainability.