Compost your next phone?

NROMSRD · 08-13-2009, 05:15 AM

The field of bioplastics (plastics made from feed stocks other than petroleum) has been growing every year, but for the most part the use of biodegradable or "organic" plastic has been limited to low-cost items like plastic forks and food packaging.

That is changing. Samsung's much anticipated "green" phone called 'Reclaim' will be hitting Sprint stores the week of Aug. 10 and the casing is made largely from corn-based plastic.

Is the phone really biodegradable? Well, no ... the battery (like all batteries) contains heavy metals and should be recycled per MNN's electronics recycling guide. And the case is not 100 percent corn plastic. It is 40 percent corn-based biodegradable plastic and 60 percent standard plastic.

But still this is a big leap forward in the greening of the consumer electronics industry. Electronics manufacturers have been wary of bioplastics due to lack of testing in durability, color fastness, and other qualities to which we have grown accustomed.

So the Samsung phone, while not totally green, will hopefully help encourage the industry to wean itself off its dependence on petroleum products.

The web-enabled phone (which includes GPS and a slide-out keyboard) also has a nifty feature that lets you know when its time to unplug your charger by lighting up bright green.

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SugarPez · 08-13-2009, 05:22 AM

It's super cute!

Lucille · 08-13-2009, 05:41 AM

that is very cute

- is that John Deere Green or Brittish Racing Green?

SugarPez · 08-13-2009, 05:42 AM

I'll say Celtics green

IFallsMichelle · 08-13-2009, 05:43 AM

Very interesting, thanks for posting!

Lucille · 08-13-2009, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SugarPez

I'll say Celtics green

yes, yes....that, too

lynne d · 08-13-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucille

yes, yes....that, too

I'd say JOHN DEERE all the way!!!! Lynne D.

08-13-2009, 05:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
NROMSRD is www.TheFrugalDietitian.com VickysDeals Addict 5K Coupoints: (50) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Where there is Chocolate Posts: 17,101 $aved!: 451 Helped 8103 People $ave	Compost your next phone? The field of bioplastics (plastics made from feed stocks other than petroleum) has been growing every year, but for the most part the use of biodegradable or "organic" plastic has been limited to low-cost items like plastic forks and food packaging. That is changing. Samsung's much anticipated "green" phone called 'Reclaim' will be hitting Sprint stores the week of Aug. 10 and the casing is made largely from corn-based plastic. Is the phone really biodegradable? Well, no ... the battery (like all batteries) contains heavy metals and should be recycled per MNN's electronics recycling guide. And the case is not 100 percent corn plastic. It is 40 percent corn-based biodegradable plastic and 60 percent standard plastic. But still this is a big leap forward in the greening of the consumer electronics industry. Electronics manufacturers have been wary of bioplastics due to lack of testing in durability, color fastness, and other qualities to which we have grown accustomed. So the Samsung phone, while not totally green, will hopefully help encourage the industry to wean itself off its dependence on petroleum products. The web-enabled phone (which includes GPS and a slide-out keyboard) also has a nifty feature that lets you know when its time to unplug your charger by lighting up bright green. Compost your next phone? \| MNN - Mother Nature Network
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08-13-2009, 05:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
SugarPez is living in Boston! VickysDeals Addict 2K Coupoints: (71) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,236 $aved!: 20 Helped 554 People $ave	It's super cute!
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08-13-2009, 05:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lucille is happy! 11.0 and counting.... VickysDeals Addict 5K Coupoints: (32) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On Earth :) Posts: 6,959 $aved!: 882 Helped 465 People $ave View My Homepage	that is very cute - is that John Deere Green or Brittish Racing Green?
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08-13-2009, 05:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
SugarPez is living in Boston! VickysDeals Addict 2K Coupoints: (71) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,236 $aved!: 20 Helped 554 People $ave	I'll say Celtics green
	ISO: $5 off Luvs Diapers, Jennie-O bacon, MorningStar, Amy's, Up & Up (Target) Wipes, Eggo's, Most food/drink FREES Always have Coke Codes for trade!

08-13-2009, 05:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
IFallsMichelle is feeling too stressed out VickysDeals Addict 5K Coupoints: (59) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,143 $aved!: 11 Helped 119 People $ave	Very interesting, thanks for posting!
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