Gorillas &
cell phones
“The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to critically endangered gorillas and other important species. Congo is also very rich in natural resources, such as columbite-tantalite – also called “coltan” – which is used in making electronic gadgets.”
– Dr. Tara Stoinski, president and CEO/chief scientist of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
The Problem
There are currently over six billion cell phones on the planet, and the number is rising. Americans replace their cell phones every 2 years, and less than 20% of them are recycled.
Electronics are connected to the critically endangered gorilla via an ore called Coltan, found in significant quantities in their habitats.
The mining of Coltan has disrupted gorilla habitats and significantly reduced their populations.
That's where we come in!
we recycle.
ecocell turns unwanted cell phones into funds used to conserve the gorilla. Recycling also reduces the need for mining in wildlife habitats, prevents toxic waste from entering landfills and reclaims precious metals for use in new electronics
we are sustainable.
ecocell aims to develop more informed consumers and push for the creation of more sustainable electronics.
we are sustainable.
ecocell aims to deter toxic waste, build more sophisticated consumers, and push for more sustainable electronics.