SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Building on its long history of environmental responsibility, Kyocera Co...

1. Kyocera Launches National Cell-Phone Recycling Program
with SecondWave Recycling, with Proceeds to Benefit Cell
Phones for Soldiers
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Building on its long history of environmental
responsibility, Kyocera
Communications Inc. today announced a nationwide cell-phone 'Take
Back' recycling program, free to consumers wishing to dispose of unused
mobile phones of any brand. The program is facilitated by SecondWave
Recycling, a socially responsible organization that facilitates free
phone recycling to support charities, and for every four phones recycled
for their raw materials, a donation of $1 will be made to Cell
Phones For Soldiers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing
cost-free communication services to active-duty military members and
veterans.
Nearly 2 billion mobile phones are sold each year globally and,
according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, only 13 percent
of unused phones are recycled in the United States, with the remaining
87 percent going to landfills or incinerators. Kyocera Corp.'s founding
philosophy of 'harmonious coexistence' guides the company to be stewards
of the environment and the communities in which it operates. Kyocera
Communications has received more recycling awards from the City of San
Diego than any other company since the division's establishment 15 years
ago.
"At Kyocera, sustainability has long been a part of how we think and
work, and our hope is that this 'Take Back' program helps establish a

2. widespread commitment to responsible e-waste recycling," said Eric
Anderson, senior vice president and general manager of global sales and
marketing at Kyocera Communications. "By partnering with SecondWave
Recycling, Kyocera is able to take action to protect our planet while
also raising funds to keep our veterans and active-duty military
connected to their families through the fantastic nonprofit Cell Phones
For Soldiers."
The 'Take Back' program is convenient and free, and all brands of phones
are accepted. Donors can aluminum recycling prices print free shipping labels at
www.kyoceramobile.com/sustainability
and Kyocera will provide shipping containers for phones at no charge to
those who need them. SecondWave Recycling will receive the phones and
break them down for their recyclable raw materials.
"SecondWave Recycling is dedicated to making every effort to protect the
environment and help non-profit organizations along the way," said Ryan
Rubel, co-founder of SecondWave Recycling. "We are proud to work with
Kyocera on the 'Take Back' program and are hopeful this collaboration
will increase awareness for e-waste recycling and motivate more people
to recycle their old phones."
For every four phones recycled, Cell Phones For Soldiers will receive
$1, which funds 30 minutes of long-distance phone service for military
troops and veterans stationed away from their homes and families. A
longstanding supporter of Cell Phones For Soldiers, Kyocera already has
provided more than 50,000 minutes of long-distance service to date
through past recycling programs.

3. "Most of us take for granted the ability to pick
up the phone to call a
loved one. To say 'I love you' or 'I'm safe' means
everything to
deployed military members and their families.
With the continued support
of Kyocera, we are committed to providing
these precious connections for
years to come," said Cell Phones For Soldiers co-founder Robbie
Bergquist.
For more information about the Kyocera "Take Back" program, visit
http://www.kyoceramobile.com/sustainability/.
About Kyocera Communications, Inc.
Kyocera Communications Inc. is the headquarters for Kyocera wireless
devices in the Americas. Designed with durability, dependability, and
long-term value as priorities, Kyocera mobile phones help people feel
comfortable with new technology and use it to connect, perform and
outsmart life's challenges. At the heart of Kyocera's products is a
belief that one size doesn't fit all and that people should do more with
phones instead of being confused by them or having to alter their
lifestyles to accommodate them. For more information, follow the company
at facebook.com/kyoceramobile
or twitter.com/kyoceramobile.
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971) (global.kyocera.com),
the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in
1959 as a producer of fine ceramics (also known as "advanced ceramics").
By combining these engineered materials with metals and integrating them

4. with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of solar
power generating systems, mobile phones, printers, copiers, electronic
components, semiconductor packages, cutting tools and industrial
components. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, the company's
consolidated net sales totaled 1.45 trillion yen (approx. $14.1 billion
USD).
About SecondWave Recycling
SecondWave Recycling is a socially responsible organization focused on
taking care of the environment and supporting causes important to local
communities. Started by a family that has a passion for making a
difference, SecondWave's free cell phone recycling program offers an
easy way for people to recycle their cell phones. SecondWave helps
non-profits by donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the
recycled phones to organizations ranging from small community groups to
global foundations. SecondWave Recycling's mission is to keep e-waste
out of landfills and support important causes worldwide. Each and every
phone that is donated is important because, according to the EPA, only
13% of all cellphones in the US are recycled. This means more than 135
million cell phone phones go into our landfills each year making cell
phones the number one cause of toxic pollution in the United States. For
more information, visit www.secondwaverecycling.com and
find us on Facebook and Twitter.
About Cell Phones For Soldiers
Cell Phones For Soldiers is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing
cost-free communication services to active-duty military members and
veterans. Founded in 2004 by Robbie and Brittany Bergquist, then 12 and

5. 13 years old, Cell Phones For Soldiers has provided more than 213
million "Minutes That Matter" to servicemen and women. Since 2012,
"Helping Heroes Home" has provided emergency funds for more than 2,700
veterans to alleviate communication challenges as well as physical,
emotional and assimilation hardships. For more information, visit www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com,
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