Electronics survey: Is your mobile green?

In the survey, 37 products from 14 companies were assessed according to their use of hazardous chemical substances, energy efficiency, overall product lifecycle and innovation and marketing.

The Sony Ericsson T650i was awarded first place in the Mobile Phone category for the energy efficiency of its charger and for being free of PVC, phthalates, beryllium and its main printed circuit board being BFR-free. The Nokia N95 came in second at almost a full point behind the winner; LG KE970 third, Motorola MOTOKRZR fourth, and the Samsung SGH-G600 took fifth place in this category.

The Sony Ericsson P1i took first place in the PDA category through the chemicals criteria for having fewer RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive) exemptions and for being free of PVC, beryllium, phthalates and for having a BFR-free main board. Trailing by more than a point, Hewlett-Packard's iPAQ 510 took second place; Mio Technology P350 came in third, while RIM's Blackberry Curve 8300 was awarded fourth place.

“Sony Ericsson is proud to have achieved such commendable results in the race for greener electronics,” said Sonya Sheer, Head of Marketing for Sony Ericsson Southern Africa.

The Guide to Greener Electronics was launched in 2006 and is updated on a quarterly basis. It ranks 14 leaders of the PC and mobile markets on environmental policies and practices. This creates competition between brand leaders to strive for greener electronics by taking responsibility for the e-waste generated by their products and to work towards removing toxic chemicals from their products.

For more information on the Green Electronics Survey, visit: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/press/reports/searching-for-green-electronics