Project Green...

A lot of us have drawers of old cellphones, chargers and other accessories that we have accumulated over the years. Nobody seems to know what to do with these old devices, so lots of people have asked me. I'm Ephi Banaynal and I'm responsible for Palm's Environmental Stewardship program. One of the primary missions of the program is to reduce waste and increase recycling and recovery.

To that end, Palm's recycling program is free and takes cellphones and handhelds in any condition, from any brand and also any old accessories that go with it. Recycling with us ensures that your devices don't end up in a landfill, but are responsibly reused or recycled. All you have to do is download a pre-paid mailing label here, or pick one up at a Palm retail store. (Don't forget to erase all your personal information before sending it in).

With your help, we keep electronics out of landfills and the proceeds fund this program, as well as the Palm Foundation, a charitable organization that supports educational programs.

Check out www.palm.com/recycle for more information, bulk recycling details and instructions to erase personal information from old phones.

-Ephi Banaynal

Comments

[Ed Hardy]

That's a nice program, Ephi. I'm curious though, it only appears to be available in the United States. Is there a similar program in Europe and elsewhere?

[tick]

great. Is there any palm retail store in China? :)

[New Yorker]

I have a Palm TX. It was great until the screen lost sensitivity in certain parts. I decided to replace it because repair is so expensive. Anyone know where I can sell it for recycling?

[Ephi from Palm, Inc]

Hi Ed,

EU has the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) program that is financed by Palm and the rest of the electronics industry to recycle and dispose devices free to consumers.
www.palm.com/environment

We are reviewing the programs for the rest of the world.

[Lars Voedisch]

Dear Ephi,

What's the environmental program for Palm in Asia and especially Singapore, please?

Regards,

Lars Voedisch

[Tania]

How do i erase the phone info where it show you your phone number and your pcs vision user name?