Mobiles for medals

This is a great idea, even if symbolic. I read that the targeted quantity of gold and other metals will only cover a proportion of the total needs (maybe half or so?), but still it's a great piece of environmental PR. A much-needed victory for the organisers.

Checked out the collection points where mobiles are sold,etc.

I think I've heard that you can sell your old PCs or mobile phones to companies who mine the precious metals inside... anyone have any information about doing that? Or is getting someone to take it for free the best you can expect?

Striker10: This is just a gimmick, there is so little gold in mobile phones or electronics it costs more to process and mine it than it is worth.

theeastisred :

his is a great idea, even if symbolic. I read that the targeted quantity of gold and other metals will only cover a proportion of the total needs (maybe half or so?), but still it's a great piece of environmental PR. A much-needed victory for the organisers.

You are right,theeastisred. I agree