Reinickendorf: Old cell phones donate for clean water in Central America

In German living rooms, real treasures often slumber - old cell phones that are filled with valuable raw materials such as gold, silver and copper! These technical relics are not just garbage; You can find a new life in the world of environmental friendliness and sustainability. The climate office in the Reinickendorf district has launched an exciting campaign in which used cell phones are collected without a battery.

The proceeds from the recycling campaign flow directly into the innovative project "Water knows no limits". An absolute profit for the environment and humans, because the partner organizations in El Salvador and Guatemala are committed to the devastating consequences of water pollution through raw material mining.

The commitment of the Reinickendorfer

District Mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU) is enthusiastic about the lively participation of the citizens: "The old mobile phones contain important raw materials. Recycles, these raw materials can flow into the production of new products." The Reinickendorfer actively contribute to environmental protection and to maintain human rights. After all, many of the raw materials contained in cell phones come from countries where the conditions are anything but fair.

"Get your old mobile phones out of the drawer!" She encourages people to make a major contribution to resource justice and sustainability. However, it is also pointed out that only cell phones are accepted without batteries. The batteries can easily be disposed of in specialty shops or the BSR. For more information, see the Berlin Recycling website.

where and how?

cell phone delivery is diagonally opposite the Rathaus Reinickendorf:
Reinickendorf district office of Berlin
Department of Finance, Personnel and Citizens' Services
Service building: Eichborndamm 242, Haus C, 13437 Berlin (2nd floor)
climate office, room 211

In addition, unused glasses in the glasses box in the town hall foyer can also be handed in, another likeable gesture of the district office to promote sustainability. Let us tackle together and protect our earth!