Telephone

A telephone, or phone, is a telecommunications device that permits two or more users to conduct a conversation when they are too far apart to be heard directly. A telephone converts sound, typically and most efficiently the human voice, into electronic signals suitable for transmission via cables or other transmission media over long distances, and replays such signals simultaneously in audible form to its user.

In 1876, Scottish emigrant Alexander Graham Bell was the first to be granted a United States patent for a device that produced clearly intelligible replication of the human voice. This instrument was further developed by many others. The telephone was the first device in history that enabled people to talk directly with each other across large distances. Telephones rapidly became indispensable to businesses, government, and households, and are today some of the most widely used small appliances.

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China's efforts to bolster circular economy bearing fruit nationwide

China Daily 25 Apr 2025
Xu said that if this amount is recycled, it could potentially reduce carbon emissions by about 30,000 tons ... In April, China Resources Recycling Group Co Ltd, a centrally administered State-owned enterprise, announced the nationwide expansion of its secure mobile phone recycling and disposal demonstration program to provincial capital cities....
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Weekly events: Blues, Matilda, flamingoes and more

Greenville News 25 Apr 2025
Don’t look now, but festival season is well underway ... – 9 p.m ... The Greenville chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby will host a battery recycling drive from 11 a.m ... Bring rechargeable devices like phones, tablets, and laptops, plus rechargeable batteries/battery pack, (Li-ion, NiMH or NiCd) and non-rechargeable lithium batteries (photo, coin cell, etc.)....
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Dubai student who helped place e-waste bins at some malls becomes 'recycling hero 2025'

Khaleejtimes 24 Apr 2025
Rishabh Mittal is the founder of Going Green Dubai, a youth-led non-profit initiative that champions sustainable practices through impactful community recycling efforts ... The organisation specialises in securely recycling everything from personal devices like phones and laptops to large appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines....
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Local libraries plan electronics recycling events. What unused devices they'll take

Daily American 23 Apr 2025
Two Somerset County libraries will host electronics recycling events in May for those with laptops, computers, printers, monitors, cell phones, televisions and other electronic items they no longer use ... The Windber Public Library and JVS Environmental have scheduled an electronics recycling event from 10 a.m....
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The Greek Goddess Gaia and Her Connection to Earth Day

Greek Reporter 22 Apr 2025
The world celebrates Earth Day every April 22 ... Public domain ... Founded by Gaylord Nelson, the U.S ... Earth Day has become a well-established tradition all over the world nowadays with events covering the entire globe from cleaning up shorelines to recycling to the launch of new phone apps that allow users to educate themselves on scientific subjects ... .......
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Winds, heavy rain flatten Columbia recycling facility. What to know

Columbia Daily Tribune 21 Apr 2025
The complete devastation of Columbia's Materials Recovery Facility for recycling may be a defining image from Sunday afternoon and early evening storms ... "It's definitely a loss," city spokesperson Sydney Olsen said by phone Monday morning ... Recycling drop-off centers will close and be unavailable to the public....
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Upcoming calendar

The Record 20 Apr 2025
To apply for the scholarship competition, contact Saratoga Voices by email at saratogavoices@gmail.com or by phone at 518-416-4060 ... In the Greenfiber green recycling container, in the church parking lot, the church receives newspapers, phone books, office paper, cardboard, cereal boxes, magazines, brown paper bags and construction paper....
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More than 400,000 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard

East Bay Times 19 Apr 2025
More than 400,000 Casely wireless phone chargers were recalled Thursday over concerns that they could pose a fire hazard, officials said ... The phone chargers should not be thrown in the trash or recycled in either the general recycling stream or the used-battery boxes commonly found at retail and home improvement stores, the commission said....
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Google Pixel 9a review: Engaging AI features and mighty battery life give Apple's 'budget' iPhone ...

The Daily Mail 19 Apr 2025
Apple released its latest ‘budget’ phone, the £599 iPhone 16e, back in February after months of feverish anticipation ... Pixel 9a's mighty battery delays the most tedious part of owning a smartphone (charging it), it uses recycled materials, has and a top AI chip, plus the whole phone looks fabulous....
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East Greenwich Recycling Day slated for May 3 at NEIT

Kent County Daily Times 17 Apr 2025
Residents are invited to bring used office equipment and electrical items of all kinds (anything with an electrical cord) including computers, printers, towers, monitors, televisions, radios, cell phones, and even air conditioners! According to Brent Mancuso of Office Recycling ......
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Cyclone Tam: Flight and ferry cancellations in Auckland as high winds batter coastline

RNZ 17 Apr 2025
Flights and ferries have been cancelled in Auckland as ex-cyclone Tam batters the region with strong winds ... Flights cancelled at Auckland Airport ... Auckland power cuts ... For blockages or issues with the stormwater network, phone the council on 09 301 0101. Bring rubbish, recycling and foodscraps bins in as soon as you can after being emptied ... .......
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China expands circular economy to turn waste into wealth

People Daily 16 Apr 2025
Xu estimates that if this volume were recycled, it could potentially reduce carbon emissions by about 30,000 tonnes ... (CRRGC), a centrally administered state-owned enterprise, announced the nationwide expansion of its secure mobile phone recycling and disposal demonstration program to provincial capital cities....
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Apple’s carbon footprint is shrinking

The Verge 16 Apr 2025
The company also used more recycled materials last year, adding up to nearly a quarter of the materials it shipped in its products. More than 80 percent of the rare earth elements shipped in Apple products — used primarily in magnets for phones and other devices — came from recycled sources in 2024 compared to 75 percent the previous year....

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