According to recent research it has been found that people produce as much as 5.5% of their annual carbon footprints between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

There are some things that we can all do in order to cut down on Christmas waste including reusing old wrapping paper, using old Christmas cards as decorations, making or buying 2nd hand gifts, sending e-cards instead of paper ones and recycling old Christmas trees correctly.

Another tip to help cut our own carbon emissions would be by walking or riding a bike on shorter journeys instead of using the car.

Anyone who gets a new mobile phone in their Christmas stocking may use one of the many mobile recycling sites to not only earn some extra cash but to also help cut their carbon footprints. Other electrical devices such as digital cameras and games consoles can also be recycled correctly.

Recent research has found that by recycling old mobile phones people can cut their own carbon footprints.

When any electronic items are used such as mobile phones, computers, cameras or mp3 players’ carbon is produced. Also as many mobile phones are manufactured in the Far East transportation is also added. By recycling old electronic items like mobile phones we can all reduce our environmental impact.

Another ways to cut our own carbon footprints could be by buying second hand goods rather than brand new items, reducing use of car and either walking, car sharing or using public transport, switching lights and taps off.

A spokesman from Waste Watch recently said that mobile recycling is becoming increasing popular as more people in the UK are becoming more aware of climate change.

Cut your carbon footprint and recycle your old mobile today