Did you know that less than 1% of cell phones in the US are recycled? New rules that allow cell phone users to keep their phone number when switching carriers is predicted to produce millions of “retired” cell phones, most of which will end up in landfills where they have the potential to leak toxic chemicals into the ground.

Help make a positive difference for our environment and those in need this holiday season—if you give or receive a new cell phone, make sure any retired phones are recycled or donated to people in need.