Verizon Gives Democratics Greening Tips

This week's Democratic Party Convention promises to be the "greenest" political gathering in history. A Verizon Wireless news release says that Verizon is doing its part to help the environment in Denver and nationwide, starting with phone recycling. According to the EPA, recycling 100 million cell phones would save enough energy to power nearly 200,000 U.S. households with electricity for a year.

Verizon Wireless is encouraging delegates and other visitors to Denver and everyone with a used wireless phone or accessory they're no longer using to donate the equipment to its HopeLine program. Wireless phones and equipment can be donated this week and year-round at any Verizon Wireless Communications Store in Denver. Donated phones, batteries and accessories will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way or refurbished for reuse, with proceeds and devices benefiting survivors of domestic violence.

Verizon Wireless also offered more "green" tips for delegates and all wireless users:

• Unplug your charger when it's not in use.
• Download or preload directions in VZ Navigator to save fuel when traveling.
• Work from home - or elsewhere - with 3G wireless
   

Comment from Wireless and Mobile News:

It's kind of hard for politicians to work at home - they have to be present to vote on bills!