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Recycled cell phones benefiting third world countries

Thanks to a new law in California you're old cell phone and battery could end up being used by someone in a third world country who otherwise couldn't afford the luxury. Mark Murray with Californians

Recycled cell phones benefiting third world countries

Thanks to a new law in California you're old cell phone and battery could end up being used by someone in a third world country who otherwise couldn't afford the luxury. Environmental groups say the new recycling law benefits the environment twice by diverting the toxic waste from landfills and reducing the need for more cell phones. Mark Murray with Californians Against Waste spoke with KPBS Morning Anchor Dwane Brown. (click "listen" icon to hear the story)

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