Sony Ericsson Debuts Green Phones

Sony Greenheart

Sony has announced two more cellular phones in its line of eco-friendly phones, also known as the Greenheart line of phones. The names of these phones are, quite fittingly, Elm and Hazel. Each phone offers the basics, a 2+ inch screen, keys and a 5 megapixel camera that has the capacity to record video. Sony has integrated several features involving Google, such as the search function and Google Maps along with several more useful apps. Both phones also are able to access myspace, facebook and twitter, which is a must for the under 40 crowd. There are a whole range of additional features, but the features aren’t what make the phone “green”.

Both phones are made from recycled plastic, to cut down on the consumption of petroleum. Instead of receiving a thick manual that is likely to remain unread for the duration that one has their phone, in both phones there is an e-manual to reduce paper consumption. There are no hazardous chemicals used in the making of the Elm and Hazel, and both utilize a low-power charger to cut down on the costs of electricity when more battery power is needed. One of the most user friendly innovations has actually been to take away from the phone, in this case in the form of the excessive packaging usually associated with cellular devices.

Both phones will be available in the first quarter of 2010.