Like me, you've probably been watching the coverage of the earthquake in Haiti with a big knot in your stomach and maybe you've already donated $10 by texting HAITI to 90999, but if you want to do more (and help out the environment while you're at it), there's an easy way to do so.
ReCellular has launched a disaster relief program for the victims of the earthquake called "Phones for Haiti." All proceeds from donated phones will go straight to the American Red Cross for their work in the country.
If you're like most people you have an old cell phone lying around somewhere and this is a great way to donate to those in need and keep your electronic waste out of a landfill at the same time. ReCellular refurbishes the donated phones and then sells them to people in developing countries. Some phone models like Blackberries or iPhones could contribute up to $100 to the Red Cross.
ReCellular also accepts your old chargers, batteries and other accessories and the shipping is free. Click here to get started.
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written by Ayodele Bishop, January 15, 2010
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written by Gary, January 16, 2010
As for the 'refurbishing' of cell phones. Think about it. What can ReCellular do except to change the battery and clean the thing? Refurbishing indeed! A cheap new Chinese battery and then they make a nice profit by selling the phone in the 3rd world.
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written by Tony Salvati, January 16, 2010
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written by Haiti-quake, January 18, 2010
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written by Alicia, January 20, 2010
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Making a smaller landfill, and saving lives!! 
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