Every time we recycle unwanted items instead of putting them in the bin, you're helping the environment.

Our most precious jewels and metals come from countries such as Angola, Sierra Leone and Congo, which have all suffered from conflicts that were fueled by money from the diamond trade. Gold mines in Latin America leak poisonous chemicals into the ground, causing harm to the natural environment and to the people living in the surrounding ares.

With our jewellery recycling scheme you can recycle any type of unwanted jewellery - it doesn't have to be gold, silver and precious stones - we accept costume jewellery, watches, and broken items. So if you're having a clear out and discover single ear rings, necklace without clasps, and items you no longer wear, please pass them to us and we will make sure they will be put to good use. We will also be able to raise funds from them for our campaigning work.

So you can make someone else happy by passing on an unwanted necklace, protect the environment by reducing waste and raise money for Friends of the Earth Scotland, all at the same time.

There are three ways to hand in your unwanted jewellery:

1. Send it free of charge in an envelope to jewelleryrecycling.org at:

Friends of the Earth Scotland
FREEPOST
License RSKJ-AJAB-GSYA
Fundraising
Sutton Coldfield
B75 5BH

2. Telephone the free phone number 0800 633 5323 and a FREEPOST envelope will be posted out to you

3. Bring or post it to the Friends of the Earth Scotland office at:

Friends of the Earth Scotland
Thorn House
5 Rose Street
Edinburgh EH2 2PR

Find out more about other ways of supporting Friends of the Earth Scotland without it costing you a penny.