Handheld electronic devices like cell phones contain a material called tantalum. Tantalum comes from coltan, a metallic ore that is destructively mined in gorilla habitats in the African Congo.

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RECYCLE YOURCELL PHONEto help save gorillasin the wild.

Action for Apes

You can help by recycling your everyday handheld devices, such as cell phones and tablets.