Green Team

Donate your phones to save the Gorillas

Take the Green Pathway

Our world is at risk due to every single action that we take; our improper disposal of batteries, electronic devices and ink are affecting the environment because of the toxic chemicals contained in them. These chemicals damage wildlife and sea life when leaked to the ecosystem as well as us taking the resources in certain places to make electronic devices such as mobile phones.

Due to these implications, mountain gorillas are facing habitat loss. As a result, gorillas come into contact more frequently with humans, increasing the likelihood of competition for space or resources and with increased human activity, gorillas have increased exposure to human illnesses, such as the flu, some of which can be fatal.

Coltan is a mineral used to make our mobile phones and it is mined in locations including critical habitat for Eastern Lowland Gorillas in Central Africa.

To save the mountain gorillas from mass extinction, we are joining the phone cycle program run by Melbourne zoo. In this program, your phone will be saved from landfill, with some or all components able to be recycled or re-used. By recycling through this program, you also raise important funds for gorilla conservation. This program supports the Gorilla Doctors, which helps treat ill and injured gorillas in Africa.

Recycle these:

To save these:

PHONE COLLECTION DRIVE

When: The phone collection drive will run until the end of term 3

All mobile phones, smartphones, tablets and associated accessories are accepted in any condition.

Where: Please place them in the box labelled Phone 4 Gorillas located in the main office.

We understand the importance of data security and we recommend removing all personal information from your devices by conducting a factory reset.

If you have any questions please see a member of the Green Team lunchtime Monday in C1 or talk to Ms Farley in the C-block Office

We look forward to seeing your contribution to phone cycle program.  

The Green Team