NEW
YORK, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite
awareness about electronics recycling and the dangers of hazardous
materials, many unwanted consumer-owned two-way radios still end up
in America's landfills. These electronic devices, along with other
types of electronic waste, can leach toxic chemicals into the soil,
and, ultimately, the groundwater, causing a myriad of health and
environmental problems.
Commercial radio users typically understand the importance of
properly recycling their outdated or unwanted equipment, including
the serious legal consequences if they fail to. But general
consumers may not; so Radiowell launched a national ad campaign to
increase consumer awareness about this important practice.
Radiowell spokesperson Andrew Park
explains, "Consumers may not know how to properly recycle or
dispose of their old two-way radios. Although some may save them
for community e-waste drop-off events or deposit them in recycle
bins at local electronics stores, we fear most don't."
All too often, nonfunctional or discarded radios end up as
temporary backyard toys for children until they're finally thrown
away for good. "Unfortunately, widespread knowledge about radio and
battery recycling is sorely lacking," says Park, "and after much
brainstorming, we decided to address the topic in a multi-pronged
ad campaign spanning print, digital, and other mediums to spread
the word."
When radios and batteries end up in landfills and subsequently
degrade, they can endanger landfill workers, nearby residents, and
the environment. Radios contain a multitude of chemicals, such as
lead and mercury, that are known to cause developmental problems
for young children. They also contain cadmium, which has been
linked to various types of cancer, so it is imperative to create
nationwide awareness about proper disposal and recycling in order
to ensure the long-term health of both citizens and the
environment.
In addition to protecting the environment and its inhabitants,
Radiowell bears the costs of planting one tree for every single
commercial radio it purchases. To date, Radiowell's reforestation
partnership has planted trees in 43 states and 150 national
forests.
About Radiowell:
Since its inception, Radiowell has dedicated its efforts to
preventing the nation's landfills from being the dumping grounds
for end-of-life commercial and government radios. What began 25
years ago as a passion project has now become the nation's largest
buyer of obsolete, surplus, and used radio equipment.
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