Recycling - Raising Money By Helping The EnvironmentRecycling has come to play an important part in modern life. And quite right too. 
We are all aware of the impact the lives we lead have on the planet. We also already know most of the things we can do to lesson that impact. Reusing the component parts of products is a key part of that. From a fundraising point of view there are certain products that can actually make us money if we collect and re-use them properly. A quick internet search will soon find companies willing to buy goods from you. Recycle Ink Cartridges
Nearly all inkjet cartridges can be recycled. These can be the small cartridges from home printers to the larger ones from business machines. There are any number of firms willing to buy these from you. Most will provide prepaid envelopes or collection boxes for your organization. Laser cartridges were not always so easy to re-use but increasingly more companies are accepting them.
Recycle Mobile Phones
This market is enormous and many charity groups and organizations are collecting mobile phones as part of their fundraising programs.Lots of companies will set you up with a deal to buy old mobile phones. And will pay you a fixed amount for every one! Often it can be as simple as handing out simple plastic envelopes (pre-addressed with a special code)to your supporters. People simply post their old phones off and the code on the envelope ensures your organization gets paid.
Collect Scrap Gold
The price of gold has currently never been so high.Asking supporters to donate old, broken and unwanted pieces of gold can actually bring in a tidy sum. Seek advice from a local jeweler who buys and sells. The old broken earing or chain in the back of a drawer may be pretty worthless on their own. But as part of a collection of scrap gold they can be a great little earner. Purchase goods made from re-used materials where possible Another part of the environmental debate concerns our buying habits. Please try at all times to purchase products made from second use materials. This grows the market share for these items and encourages business activity along greener lines. Support your local scrap stores So don't save eco-blitzes up for Earthday. Get a decent collection and purchase strategy in place. Looking after the planet can be a win-win situation.
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