'The Secret Life of Cell Phones'

What happens to a cellphone tossed? That's a question "The Secret Life of Cell Phones" answers (below). This short educational film shows what happens when you throw a phone into a black bin -- as well as what happens when you take just a few minutes to make sure your phone gets refurbished or recycled.

Recycling and refurbishing phones can actually be lucrative for companies, so disposing of these responsibly is quite easy. In fact, green phone disposal can be financially lucrative for you. Read my previous post, "Make money by keeping old gadgets out of the landfill," to find out how to give your cellphones and other electronics a second life.

"The Secret Life of Cell Phone's" just the first of a series of short "Secret Life" films from INFORM, a NY-based environmental organization. Each "Secret Life" video will look at what happens to everyday products we all use after we throw them "away." After all, "away" is never really that far away.

Loved the "Secret Life" video and want more? For a macro perspective on these issues, watch "The Story of Stuff," a short 20-minute online video that looks at the "underside of our production and consumption patterns." It's a bit shrill, and perhaps a tad long -- but very informative for those who may be new to the environmental and social concern created by all our stuff.