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What are the ecological risks of cell phones?

I'm concerned with our environment. Every year there are lots of cell phones being discarded. What are the ecological risks of cell phones?

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1. they emit rays which is harmful to environment and they release heat energy which burns up petrol. they are also non-degradable so they donot not decompose causing soil pollution
2. With millions of cheap cell phones being bought every year, millions old phones are discarded, and the potential impact on the environment is substantial. In order to limit the damage to our environment, an increasing number of states and nations are passing laws concerning disposal or recycling of used cell phones and batteries. Being familiar with these cell phone recycling regulations will help you keep pollutants out of the environment--while staying on the right side of the law. Here is an overview of the laws governing cell phone disposal and wireless recycling in different nations and states.