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How Can I Be Better At Recycling My Glass

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Important Updates, Tips, and Notes From Ripple Glass

Cells for Cells: When someone asks themselves ‘How can I be better at recycling my GLASS’ what are 4 easy things anyone can do right now in 2023 to be better at recycling?

Ripple Glass: 1. Keep your plastic bags and plastic wrap out of your recycling bin. These items can only be recycled at the drop-off containers at your grocery stores, or you can put them in your trashcan.

2. Rinse or wipe out your recyclables, especially your plastics. The markets for plastic are very depressed right now, so the items need to be perfectly clean.

3. Purchase items that are easily recycled, and recycled locally. Glass and aluminum are great choices.

4. When you have an odd item, and you’re not sure if you can recycle it, check recyclespot.org for good local options! [Jason’s note: When your office needs to recycle old or broken cell phones request free shipping labels from Cells for Cells .

Cells for Cells: What is this partnership with End of Waste Foundation?

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How to Hard Reset Samsung Galaxy S10E in 60 seconds the Quickest Reset Video

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I lost my pin or I lost my password to my Samsung Galaxy

The most common question I get is “What do I do if I lost my pin or forgot my password to my Samsung Galaxy?”

Well, there is good news and there is bad news.

The good news is that you will be able to reset your Samsung Galaxy so that you can use your phone again.

The bad news is that you will have to erase or Factory Reset you Samsung Galaxy to do so.

Let’s get into it:

I’ll walk you through in detail how to hard reset or factory reset your Samsung Galaxy s10e. If you need to clean and wipe or hard reset or factory reset before you recycle your device, this is the fastest instructions on the internet. If you’re experiencing issues with your phone, a factory reset can help resolve them.

Steps to factory reset Samsung Galaxy s10e:

  • HOLD VOL UP + Bixby + POWER until Samsung Logo Appears
  • Select Data Wipe / Factory Reset
  • Select Wipe Data / Factory Reset
  • Confirm
  • Verify

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How do I recycle my old iPhones or Samsung devices

And if you are a wireless manager who handles 100’s or 1000’s of Samsung or iPhone devices, please visit our “I want to recycle page” to learn about how Cells for Cells recycles for you!

How Many Old Cell Phones Do You Have In Storage?

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How Many Old Cell Phones Do You Have In Storage?

Go to your desk drawer.

Open it slowly.

How many old cell phones do you see?

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From Fortune 500 Companies to Individuals Who Want to Do MORE…

Cells for Cells has recycled for small business and individuals who want to do more than just recycle – they who want to battle cancer.

And Cells for Cells has recycled for some great companies like:

Cells For Cells Recycles Cell Phones To Raise Money For Families Battling Cancer

Cells for Cells raises money for Cancer Charities.

We have raised nearly $50,000.00 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by recycling old and broken cell phones.

It does not matter if you only have 20 or 30 old devices or over 1230 old devices, Cells for Cells can recycle them.

Best Way To Recycle My Old iPhones

If You Have A Storage Locker Full of Old Devices from Years Past

When I walked into the offices of Water District No. 1 of Johnson County, they led me to their IT department and up to a giant, double door storage locker.

They had dozens of boxes, labeled by year, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, etc.

“We knew we shouldn’t throw them away; we just didn’t know what to do with them until we heard about Cells for Cells.”

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A Battle To Save His Wife From Cancer: A Tribute To James Bratcher

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“I just couldn’t quit.”

This is the true story of James and Sharon Bratcher of Joplin, Missouri. Sharon had leukemia and James was in a desperate search for financial help.

Sharon is now in remission and they got the financial relief they needed by working together with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Kansas City and their Medicaid office.

This is a happy story!

Unfortunately, James passed away July of 2017, but his message of hope is enduring. Never quit. Never stop fighting for yourself or your loved ones.

James wanted to share his story to help as many families as he could. So, if you have just found out that you have to battle Leukemia or Lymphoma or cancer, James has some tips for you at the end of this story.

I talked to James on the phone. His voice is elderly and tired. But what I heard in his voice most often while I spoke to him was relief and thanks.

James just started telling me his story – his wife, Sharon, was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) in 2001. Around 2004, her blood count was going up and down and she had to have blood transfusions 3 or 4 times. Then, the worst news: it has turned into Leukemia. Her doctors said that she had to have a bone marrow transplant in 2006. She had a family member that was a perfect match and everything went perfectly. She recovered at the Hope Lodge in St. Louis.

As I mentioned at the beginning of this story, Sharon is in remission and now only has to go get a check up every 12 months. Good things happen and prayers get answered!

That’s how James told me – just like that – short and simple and to the point. Sharon is better and they are relieved. James said that every chance he gets, he calls the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in Kansas City to tell them “thank you.” He said, “As long as I have health, I will always thank The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.”

But then his voice flattened as he told me that Sharon’s medicine cost $1200 per month! He said his Medicaid bill went from $300/month to $530 to $687 to $857 in four months! (Now remember that Sharon has been battling MDS since 2001.) James said he spent about 2 long years working and talking to Medicaid and “hundreds of people.” But he still needed help paying the “$800 per month spend down” and he needed help paying for the medication.

“Finally, it was about Christmastime of 2006 that I found The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and everything started getting better.” I could sense his smile and the warmth of thanksgiving in his voice again. “If I hadn’t found them, I wouldn’t know what I would have done.” He wanted me to mention Victoria, Elizabeth , Jennifer and Brenda. James said, “Those girls (at the LLS) are amazing.”

“The ball started rolling when I called the LLS.” James said that working with the LLS and Medicaid really paid off. “They help pay for medication and home health care three time per week for Sharon. They also send a nurse every week to help us with our medicines.” James say that he is so thankful to the LLS and Medicaid, “The Lord God himself puts you with people that care.” James added, “It is so awesome!”

I told you this was a happy story!

I asked him what advice he has for folks finding out that they have to battle cancer. Here are his tips:

  • I was persistent!
  • I don’t quit!
  • I just couldn’t quit!
  • I didn’t take “no” for an answer!
  • Keep on knocking!
  • There is someone to talk to at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!
  • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a Godsend!

Cells for Cells has raised nearly $50,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The money that Cells for Cells raises through recycling cell phones goes to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s patient aid fund. Families, like James and Sharon Bratcher, get financial relief from the patient aid fund.

When YOU recycle YOUR cell phones with Cells for Cells, YOU help families like the Bratchers.

Donate your cell phones to Cells for Cells.

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Lastly, if you need financial help right now, call the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in your area. You can start with the Information Resource Center (IRC) at 800-955-4572. If you prefer, you can go to www.lls.org and at the left at the top, type in your zip code in the “Chapter Finder” box.

To James Bratcher. May we all be inspired to fight like he did to save his wife! May those of us in the future who find out that we have to fight cancer remember his strength and his words: “I just couldn’t quit.”

Cells for Cells Talks to Dino DeMarco about Extreme Recycling

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Dino DeMarco is the founder and President of Extreme Recycling in California. Visit www.extremerecyclinginc.com for more info.


Cells for Cells: What are 3 easy things that anyone can do right now to be better at recycling?

Dino: Try and reduce your footprint by limiting the amount of unnecessary waste – if at all possible.

Sort your recyclables (ewaste, plastic, paper, aluminum, etc.)

Just remember, you don’t have to be perfect to be effective!! If everyone does a little no one has to do a lot.

Cells for Cells: What is new at Extreme Recycling?

Dino: A lot of things are new at Extreme Recycling:

We have shut down our Midwest facility as it was not cost effective and we were not able to bring in the amount of materials to sustain a facility in the Midwest.

Extreme is more focused on the constant change in the industry, the volume has become larger but the size of devices have become smaller which presents a huge difference in the ways that are needed to final-process end of life equipment.

We have become more involved in the ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) aspect of the industry. We are seeing a larger volume of devices and equipment come thru which still have a longer lifespan then we did in previous years. This allows us to test, repair, and refurbish equipment that can still be sold and used in the work and home environment.

Extreme is also very focused on the data destruction side of the business as everything moves from brick and mortar sales to online platforms. There are a lot more opportunities for cybercrime than ever before . We are focusing a lot of time, energy, and money on how we can provide our clients with the most safe and secure way to protect themselves and the public when it comes to data breaches and final data destruction.

Cells for Cells: What do you think is easier for big and small companies to recycle in 2019?

Dino: Computers and CRT monitors are almost gone so the flat screens are easier to sell and ship. Laptops, tablets, small network devices.

Cells for Cells: What do you think is more difficult for big and small companies to recycle in 2019 (Zombies!!!)?

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How To Expose 520 Million People To Smart Sustainability

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Adam Wilmes
Adam Wilmes

This interview is with Adam Wilmes, who is a LEED AP BD+C credentialed Architect with Populous and a member USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council).  We cover the topics of LEED building practices, personal environmental stewardship and global impact of smart sustainability. 

 

Enjoy.

Total Reading Time:  Less than 7 minutes.

1.  What are a few things that you have changed in your personal life that make you more green?

Adam:  I’ve always been dedicated to living a sustainable life – architecture has certainly encouraged that.  From a personal standpoint, I believe it’s the little details that lead to living ‘green’ – from recycling, to using less water, to turning the light off when I leave a room (that is, if it doesn’t have an automatic sensor!).

2.  In your opinion, what are three things that anyone can do at home to help our environment?

Adam:  Recycle, use less water, and turn off the lights when you leave a room…

3.  In Kansas City, there are numerous tools to help all of us be better at recycling.  Deffenbaugh (our local waste and recycling company) makes it easy for us to sort our trash from recyclables;and Ripple Glass has hundreds of containers throughout the city making it easier for everyone to recycle glass. What is your favorite local recycling resource that makes it easier for you to be better at recycling?  Continue Reading