Corporate Partner Frequently Asked
Questions
NOTE: The general FAQ is here.
Q: How do I become a partner and organize a phone collection at my office?
You can sign up on this web site,
or contact
the campaign coordinator to become a partner.
It’s easy, free, and it sets a lot of good into
motion.
We will provide you with a campaign kit that includes
the following:
- Card board receptacle boxes for drop off locations at your office or retail location.
- Small print advertisements for placement in your newsletter, website, etc.
- Sample emails to send out to staff and clients.
- Posters for promoting the campaign.
Q: Can I collect phones in my retail location?
Yes! We can help you customize a collection in your
retail location, be it a single store or national chain!
Just fill out the online form to become
a partner and someone from our office
will contact you within 48 hours to help you create
a custom plan for your location and clientele.
Q: Who will benefit from the collection of these cell phones?
Aside from protecting the environment, EARTHWORKS and the other non-profits participating in the campaign earn about $1 per phone collected on their behalf.
And recycling collection
at your company will also help your company.
Consider this:
- Employees whose companies have cause-related programs
are 38% more likely to say they are proud of their
company's values.
- By empowering employees with volunteerism opportunities…
and other ways to impact social issues, companies
can provide employees with 'purposeful work' and strengthen
their organizations at the same time. (Source:
The 2001 Cone/Roper Corporate Citizenship Study)
Our recycler maintains close supervision of the disposal
of all materials, meaning it does not export hazardous
waste to developing countries, dump hazardous waste
in municipal landfills or use prison labor. Cell phones
are recycled in accordance with the Electronics
Recycler's Pledge of True Stewardship, the world's
most rigorous environmental and social justice criteria
for recycling E-waste.
Q: How will you track the number of cell phones collected?
We will hand count the phones
your company sends, and will send you a report about
the funds you have helped raise for the campaign.
Q: Are cell phone donations tax deductible?
Yes,typically the tax-deduction
value for the phone is determined by the date and price
of purchase. However, we
cannot offer you tax advice and suggest you discuss
the matter with your accountant or tax advisor.
We would be happy to send you a tax receipt
when you make a cell phone donation, upon request.
Q: Who will handle refurbishment, sales and recycling efforts?
We are currently exploring our options for new recycling parnters, however you can be assured that we will only use partners that adhere to the highest environmental standards and are e-Steward certified.
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