When you buy a new phone you are considering its appearance, quality, characteristics, and lately more than ever, you are counting their eco-friendly usage, that’s why we have decided to make our list of the 6 most green smartphones for eco – friendly consumers.
Ecology and technology are two opponents, and even if you put them in the same sentence, no matter how much they rhyme, it is obvious that they are on different sides of the equation. Lately, every company’s plan is to put those two words close together and make technology more environmentally friendly. Phone manufacturers are aware that making eco-friendly phones is a good way to help to solve the waste problem, but that it can also increase their reputation, among the other non-ecofriendly companies.
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In this modern era, more people are worried about our planet than ever, so when they are buying a smartphone, they are interested in knowing what kind of damage it can do to the environment. Some of the biggest companies are guilty, in general, for making a lot of waste and polluting both water and air. That’s why it is important to be aware of the damage we are all causing to the Earth by throwing our old, non-eco phones away. Over 125 million phones are thrown away in only one year, just in the USA, so it is easy to imagine how much damage we are doing.
Most people want to choose an eco-friendly smartphone, but don’t know where to begin their selection. It is crucial to investigate several aspects of production, starting from materials that are used. Energy usage of the device and its recycling power can also help us decide how much eco-friendly that phone is.
We have made our list considering two already published lists from Green wise business and MENSXP. Also, it is important to mention, that most companies won’t revile their entire phones characteristic when it comes to eco-friendliness, that’s why we used some of the most relevant analyses that The good shopping guide and Green peace have published. We combined these resources and placed them considering the following criteria: energy efficiency, avoidance of hazardous substances, use of recycled plastics and extending life cycles. If the product reached a high level in any of the criteria, we add 4 points, 3 points for medium level, and 2 points for low level. After calculating the total score, we placed them accordingly. You might find interesting checking out our previous list of the 7 most and least secure cell phones in the world and comparing these two.
Here are the 6 most green smartphones for eco-friendly consumers.
6. Microsoft Lumia 500
Total Score: 5
The Microsoft Lumia 500 might not be most powerful handset around, but it has several notable eco-friendly features, giving this phone a green status. Lumia 500 has 0% of plastics, nickel and brominated flame retardants. A very low radiation and battery saving options are the features that make The Microsoft Lumia 500 an important part of this list.
5. Sony Xperia Z
Total Score: 8
Sony is famous for being one of the best smartphone manufacturers ever, especially after it was separated from Ericsson, and now it is making one after another eco-friendly model that have the smallest amount of the unsafe materials. This company is trying to achieve zero environment damage through their entire product line. Sony Xperia Z, Xperia SP, Xperia ZR have all succeeded passing the big test and reached the top of the 6 most green smartphones for eco-friendly consumers list.
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4. Samsung Captivate
Total Score: 10
Samsung is a manufacturer that always considers environment while making smartphones and Samsung Captivate is one of the greenest models they have made. GHG emission cuts, lowest radiation yet, and recyclable materials are the reasons we have chosen to put Samsung Captivate in the fourth place of our list of the 6 most green smartphones for eco-friendly consumers.
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3. Apple iPhone 6
Total Score: 11
You might doubt the level of eco-friendly features when it comes to Apple, but you’ll be surprised to discover that this company is making a significant effort to implement more attractive eco – based features. Apple’s iPhone 6, the latest version, comes with an enclosure that is recyclable, and with the impressive power adapter that’s on the high-standard level. The battery improvement rate, when compared to the last version, is fantastic. User experience shows that this phone will give you the best saving, economically, and in the same time, you’ll be sure that you are not doing any harm to our planet.
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2. Huawei Ascend W1
Total Score: 14
Huawei Ascend W1, reached high ratings on our list, because of his high performance and very low hazardous materials that have a negative impact on the environment. You will not regret having this phone if you care about the perseverance of the environment since Huawei Ascend W1 is entirely made of recycled plastic. The battery can last the entire day and even longer when using the Internet, proving that energy efficiency of this model is at its max. Radiation levels are very low, contributing to the impressive score of this model. We’re looking forward to new models from Huawei, as this company will surely continue to produce green technology using recycled materials.
1. Fairphone
Total Score: 16
Fairphone is the first entirely eco-friendly phone that is number one on the Web. All the requirements are on the high level, and Fairphone wins max points for exceptional performance and eco-friendliness. It is all made of recycled plastic and aluminum. The designers of Fairphone are trying to lengthen the use of the model so it won’t go to waste the first time it stops working. When buying a Fairphone, you will get official tutorials from the company to fix the phone by yourself. The company also sells spare parts so your phone can be maximally used. Fairphone is the phone of the future, considering eco-technology used while making this phone, which is why it has reached the top of the 6 most green smartphones for eco-friendly consumers list.
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