As Keeper has learned more about hard rock mining through its work on the proposed Pebble mine, we’ve come to recognize how senseless large open pit mine projects can be, especially when there are metals now in commerce that could be re-used. And we have known for a long time that toxic heavy metals in cell phones and other electronics can get into our land, air and water when they are crushed, burned or landfilled. In response, Keeper will be collecting used cell phones for recycling. This

project stems from a program offered by Earthworks, a national mining

advocacy group, and Collective Good, a nonprofit recycling group.

At present, phones are being collected at the Cook Inlet Keeper offices in