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Environmentally Friendly Cell Phones

According to a study by research institute based Telefonica O2 in the UK, most environmentally friendly mobile phone is made ​​by Sony Ericsson and Nokia. The results of this research was released last September.

Sony Ericsson Elm ranks first in the phone list is the most environmentally friendly, eco rating with a score of 4.3 of a maximum score of 5. While other phones that are also environmentally friendly is the Nokia 6700 (Eco rating 4), Nokia C7 (4), Nokia 1800 (4), the Samsung GT-S8500 (4), Sony Ericsson Zylo (4), the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini pro (4), the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini (4), and Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro (3.9).

While mobile phones that include the category of environmentally unfriendly include LG Etna (2.7), Palm Pre Plus (2.7), LG Chocolate (2.9), the LG Cookie (2.9), HTC HD2 (2.9 ), LG GT350 (3.1), GW300 Etna 2 (3.1), Samsung C3050 (3.1), and Sony Ericsson Satio (3.1).

Scores were determined based on data supplied by each mobile phone makers. Starting from the data of materials used, the estimated lifespan of the device, energy efficiency, and ease of mobile phones for recycling.

Each phone will get points if you have additional features like cameras or music players, so users no longer need to purchase a separate electronic device. In addition, points are also awarded based on the ethical performance of the company's mobile phone maker, principles of environmental and labor standards in their supply network.

"Consumers are now more aware of social and environmental effects of the technology they purchase, and we believe the transparency of a product like this will help them make choice more 'green'," said Ronan Dunne, O2's chief executive told the Telegraph.

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