Recycling mobile phones and other consumer equipment
Motorola is a strong proponent and supporter of global environmental sustainability and recycling programs. On our own and in partnership with our carriers, customers, retailers and recyclers, we operate takeback programs across the globe.

Recycling mobile phones and other consumer equipment
Small products such as mobile phones, two-way radios, batteries and accessories can be dropped into our ECOMOTO Takeback bins at the following address:


Motorola Ltd
UASC Office Building
1st Floor, Airport Road
Shuwaikh
P.O. Box 330, Salmiya 22004

Kuwait Returned products are sorted to identify any components which can be re-used; other materials are recycled or disposed of in an environmentally responsible way.

Recycling business equipment
You should have received details on the process for dealing with waste electrical and electronic equipment from your Motorola sales channel. If you are not sure of the process, complete the Business Equipment Takeback Enquiry Form and a Motorola representative will respond as soon as possible.

Read more information regarding these wonderful green programs HERE, and let's help spread the word to the rest of our community!

Here at The Manhattan we always get a fuzzy warm feeling whenever we hear about or see someone doing a great deed that aims to improve our community, society-- or our WORLD as a whole. We have decided to begin "The Manhattan's Woman of the Month," and our first empowered woman (for the month of July) is:

Ghalya Al-Dhafiri
Date of birth:  April 20th 1991
Occupation: Student & Self employed artist selling & custom making artwork, paintings, photography & graphic designs online.

Ghalya is a local Kuwaiti designer who has just recently launched her first apparel accessory, "The Promise," which was motivated and contributed as charity to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

"The Promise" is a gold plated stainless steel bracelet, priced 32KWD (that's $110) in which 20% is donated to UNICEF. You can order these bracelets by calling+965-6099-9781 or by ordering them online via credit card HERE. For more information about Ghalya visit her blog HERE.

Congratulations on your achievement Ghalya, and keep up the excellent work! :)

The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives. The film concludes with a call for viewers to support legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of cosmetics and personal care products.

Maryam Al-Joaan is an icon, not just for our Kuwaiti society, but for the female pioneers and entrepreneurs of the Middle East. Maryam has been selected to embark on a Canadian expedition bound for Antarctica in February 2011, see link here.

Maryam is in need of a sponsor for her expedition, so please don’t hesitate to help. If you're not responsible for sponsorship, then please mention this terrific opportunity to the person in charge. Come on everyone, let's make this happen!

You can contact her at [email protected] or [email protected]

For more details visit her Facebook page or see 360Dewan's post regarding Maryam!

AUK is proudly inviting everyone to its "Keep Kuwait Clean" exhibition which will be held today, Wednesday, June 23rd from 7pm - 10 pm.

"This exhibition aims to provide an opportunity for everybody who is interested in the environment to interact with one another."

Feel free to contact the Keep Kuwait Clean Team for more info:
Phone: 97840044 / 66655409
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Every Shelter Animal Needs A Kuranda Bed! Kuranda Quick Facts:

• Patented, guaranteed "Chewproof" designs for kennels, shelters and chewing puppies
• Soft, off the floor comfort
• More supportive than pillow beds
  
• Lasts for years
• Easier to clean and deodorize than pillow beds
  
• Replaceable fabrics and parts
• Machine washable slipcovers and fleece pads
• The choice of professionals
  

Animal lovers across the country are making a world of difference for homeless dogs by donating a soft, dry off the floor Kuranda bed to sleep on. The calming effect reduces stress levels and helps to promote adoption-- and every shelter pet deserves a loving home :)

For those of you in the U.S.: We were asked to post the details regarding a protest taking place today in front of the White House. Here they are:

Gaza Flotilla Killings Protest
When: Tuesday, June 1st
Time: 12 - 4:30 p.m. (EST, GMT -5)
Where: In front of the White House, Washington-DC

Click on the photo below for "Live Coverage" & information on Israel's raid against the humanitarian flotillas. Please feel free to forward this message to others! Together we can make a difference!