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Updates: BUCKS BOX Summer Schedule - all locations Columbus OSU Registration PAcket Columbus North Registration Packet Summer Meet Schedule Coach Russ' BLOG Recycle your Cell Phone OSU Medical Form Amber's Website   BKHY Mission Statement BKHY is dedicated to developing and motivating swimmers at all levels. We support student athletes in the sport of competitive swimming by developing the character traits, technical skills and intense desire necessary for maximum realiza­tion of each individual's poten­tial. BKHY provides a fun, team-building experience while instilling the YMCA's philosophy of character development. BKHY recognizes the contribution of all of its members and strives to maintain athletic excellence in a supportive team environment.

Cell Phone Recycling                 Did You Know? On average Americans replace their cell phones every 12 months. Over 65 million cellular phones are stockpiled in U.S. households creating 30,000 tons of potentially hazardous waste. By 2005, an estimated 130 million cellular phones will be discarded annually in the U.S. alone. Cell phones contain toxic substances including Arsenic, Antimony, Beryllium, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc which leach into soil and groundwater from landfills and form highly toxic dioxins & furans during incineration. These toxins have been associated with cancer and a range of reproductive, neurological and developmental disorders. The cadmium from a single phone is capable of polluting 158,200 gallons of water.  (That’s 2.4 million 8-ounce sodas!) Recycler Tools Files: Neighbor Sample Letter Fact Sheet Tax Receipt Links: Current Price List EcoPhones Website Kids Incentive Level One: $25 or brings in at least 15 cell phones will receive a new team t-shirt. Level Two: $60 (or 40 cell phones) will also receive a team drawstring back pack. Level Three: $125 (or 75 cell phones) will receive their choice of team shorts or sweat jacket   What happens to any information stored in the cell phones? Many of the cell phones we receive are destroyed and recycled according to EPA guidelines. This process effectively destroys all information stored in the cell phones. In the event a cell phone is refurbished and resold for reuse each phone is 'flashed', i.e. software unlocks each phone enabling it to be reprogrammed. This process wipes the phone's memory clean and enables a new number to be assigned. However, EcoPhones strongly recommends that donors clear the memories on their cell phones of any sensitive private information before donating them. In addition, donors should always ensure the service on any cell phone they donate has been disconnected, to prevent fraudulent use. EcoPhones will not be responsible for any information left stored in the memories of phones donated or their fraudulent use.   Why are cell phones so harmful to the environment? According to INFORM, Inc., an independent environmental research organization, the improper disposal of cellular phones poses a serious threat to the environment. For example, did you know that cell phones contain toxic substances including Arsenic, Antimony, Beryllium, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc. (NOTE: The cadmium from a single phone is capable of polluting 158,200 gallons of water or the equivalent of 1.2 million 16-ounce coffees.) These toxic substances either leach into soil and groundwater from landfills or form highly toxic dioxins & furans during incineration associated with certain types of cancer and a range of reproductive, neurological and developmental disorders especially in children. Over 65 million cellular phones are already stockpiled in U.S. households creating 30,000 tons of potentially hazardous waste. With the average American replacing his/her cell phones every 12 months the problem is only growing worse. By 2005, an estimated 130 million cellular phones will be discarded annually in the U.S. alone.

Quick Links: Kast-a-way Swimwear YMCA SWIMMING SOUTHWEST YMCA SWIM LEAGUE Swim Connection Men's Swimming Women's Swimming School Fundraiser - Cell Phone, Ink Jet, DVD Movie & DVD Video Game, Laptop / Notebook Computer, MP3 Player and Digital Camera Recycling Fundraiser