Sprint's recycled phones save plastic and energy

Although they are not currently in high demand, Sprint anticipates that the desire for environmentally friendly cell phones will increase. The third largest cellular service provider is promoting recycling and buying renewable energy products. Sprint's collection rate for recycling and reuses of phones increased by 20% in two years, which is twice the industry average.

Sprint Project Connect
 Offers free recycling for cell phones, batteries, data cards and accessories for both none Sprint and Sprint customers.

Sprint Buyback
 Pays customers for devices and then recycles them.

Sprint’s head quarter is 90% wind powered and is using wind power to deliver 24 percent of energy use in its commercial buildings.The company was the only mobile provider ranked in the top 100 in 2009 for NewsWeek's “Green Ranking in Big Companies.” Sprint placed 15th on the list. This kind of thing is important to consumers; they want products from companies that make a positive difference in the world. People who care about the environment will go for Sprints new green phones.

Samsung Restore, shown in green

Samsung Reclaim, shown in blue and green

Sprint offers three environmentally- friendly cell phones. The Samsung Restore and LG Remarg are made from post consumer recycled plastic. The Samsung Reclaims casing is made from bioplastics sourced from corn. Their chargers meet the standards of the EPA’s Energy Star and they contain low levels of hazardous chemicals.
 
Let's encourage cellphone manufacturers to to continue this trend. Call you cellphone provider and ask them what they are doing for the environment.

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