5 reasons why the Nokia N8 could be the world’s greenest smartphone

When it comes to buying a smartphone, there are a thousand and one different things to look for. But how many people do you think consider a device’s environmental credentials before they part with their hard earned cash? Ten percent, twenty percent? Well, according to research this year by operator Q2, it’s a massive 44% and the number is growing every year. If you’re one of these people who want a smartphone that won’t cost the earth, you’ll be pleased to hear why we think the Nokia N8 could be the world’s greenest smartphone.


It’s made by the world’s greenest electronics company
When Greenpeace says you’re the world’s greenest electronics company, you know you’re on the right track. For the second year running, Nokia has taken the title, scoring highly when it comes to everything from recycling and eliminating toxic materials to planning for a device’s end. The company with the most eco looking logo, came ninth.

It’s incredibly energy efficiency
It’s amazing how much energy we waste. If the one billion people who use Nokia devices unplugged their charger when the battery was full, we’d save enough energy to power 100 000 European homes! Fortunately, the Nokia N8 comes with an unplug charger reminder to help you do just that. It also has a power saver mode, comes with the Fast Charger AC-15 (which has extremely low no-load energy consumption), and has an OLED display ambient light sensor.



It’s manufactured with greener materials
Scientists estimate that plastic could take anything from 500 to 1000 years to biodegrade. Studies also suggest that between 7% and 8% of the world’s fossil fuels are used in producing new plastics. Two great reasons to celebrate the fact the Nokia N8 uses bio plastic made of fermented corn sugar. What’s more, the Nokia N8 is totally free of PVC, BFR and RFR.


Its packaging is 100% recyclable
It might not seem like a big deal, but packaging accounts for a huge amount of waste. In the consumption capital of the world, the USA,  it’s more than 50% of household rubbish. With packaging that’s 100 % recyclable, hopefully, packaging for the Nokia N8 won’t join this mountain.

Its parts are 100% recyclable and recoverable
The huge growth in smartphones has led to a huge growth in digital waste. In the US alone, 100 million mobile phones are thrown out every year, of which currently only around 18% are recycled. The Nokia N8 is made from materials that are 100% recyclable or recoverable for energy, which is not just good for the planet but good for your bank balance.
There you have it. Five very good reasons why we think the Nokia N8 could be the world’s greenest smartphone. If this proves to be the case, it wouldn’t be the first Nseries to fly the eco flag. (In 2008, Greenpeace named the N95 the world’s second greenest phone) But it would be the first greenest smartphone that can be bought in the colour green too!

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