Nokia to launch 40 phone models with biodegradable components
Nokia is planning to launch around 40 new green phone models this year – each comprising biodegradable components that can be easily recycled. Mobile phones are not biodegradable. They contain small amounts of potentially harmful substances such as cadmium, lithium, among others, in their batteries which, if not managed properly, can damage the environment. D Shivakumar, VP and managing director, Nokia India, told Business Standard: “We will be using biodegradable phone covers, recyclable battery designs that use less harmful toxic materials and energy efficient accessories for all our forthcoming phones. Already, we have eliminated the use of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) in all our phones.” In markets like the US, Nokia encloses a pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope in sales packs, providing customers an easy method for returning used products for recycling, at no cost to them. Image source: nokia.com. > Continue.
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