The Aeolus Mobile Phone concept from designer Cyrene Quiamco makes use of a integrated power-generating fan and a solar panel to harvest juice for off-grid calls.
Vodafone is preparing to launch a new low cost solar enabled mobile for the United Kingdom that, while lacking many features, offers 20 minutes of talk time for one hour of direct sunlight charging.
Sprint and Samsung have debuted the Restore, an eco-friendly mobile phone made partially from recycled plastic that is itself mostly recyclable and energy efficient.
CarbonFund.org has announced the successful CarbonFree Certification of Motorola’s MOTO W388 Renew+ mobile phone, marking the device as carbon-free and environmentally friendly.
A new mobile phone to be released soon by Sharp in China features a solar module that charges the phone even while users are chatting, texting, and snapping pics.
Sports apparel maker Puma is out with word of the new Puma Phone mobile device, sporting an integrated solar panel and features for those with active lifestyles.
Sony announces the newest addition to its Ericsson line of environmentally friendly phones, the Aspen. Made from recycled materials, the Aspen also packs popular technology into its slim, lightweight frame.
E-waste recycler ReCellular has launched a special Phones for Haiti program, where mobile phones that are recycled for free will have their estimated dollar value matched as a Red Cross donation.
Sony Ericsson is going for more green creds with the unveiling of two new mobile phones which offer a variety of green features, including being made of recycled plastics.
What motivates consumers to recycle mobile phones? A kick back of some type is tops – be it cash, store credit or a tax deduction – reports a research firm.
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