{"id":570293,"date":"2010-05-19T04:56:56","date_gmt":"2010-05-19T08:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ecofriend.org\/entry\/20-concept-cellphones-that-give-an-eco-touch-to-your-chatter\/"},"modified":"2010-05-19T04:56:56","modified_gmt":"2010-05-19T08:56:56","slug":"20-concept-cellphones-that-give-an-eco-touch-to-your-chatter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/570293","title":{"rendered":"20 concept cellphones that give an eco touch to your chatter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The inability to restrict our urge to possess everything has resulted in a scarcity of resources vital for a green planet. This urge has pushed the limits to a threatening level, and one major contributor to this threat is the rise in the number of cellphones. According to a study, an average user buys a new cellphone every 18 months and simply discards the used phone. This not only adds to the e-waste problem, but this rise in the number of cellphones burdens the grid as well. Industrial designers have tried to reduce the impact of cellphones on the environment with greener concepts that are either made from sustainable materials or don\u2019t require a connection to the wall socket to keep you connected. Here is a list of 20 such concepts that are trendy, high on technology and above all green.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cheers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cheers<\/a> is a conceptual phone by industrial designer Tryi Yeh that doesn\u2019t directly need an electrical recharge. The phone is designed to be powered not by electrons but wine. Designed in the shape of a liquor bottle, the phone features a fuel cell that runs on wine to generate electricity.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Coke-powered Concept Cellphone:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Conceived by industrial designer Daizi Zheng, this concept phone<\/a> for Nokia ditches Li-ion batteries and runs on a much cleaner fuel cell powered by sugar. The fuel cell generates electricity from carbohydrates, which are commonly found in soft drinks. The bio-battery, according to the designer, can operate the cellphone for three to four times longer than a conventional Li-ion battery on a single charge.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 SoleCall:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The SoleCall<\/a> solar-powered cellphone concept by designer Julia Schlegel is a basic communicating device that lacks a screen. The phone isn\u2019t designed to carry any hi-tech features under its rubber body, but will make sure that the user is able to call using the numeric keypad and the on\/off button. The phone comes with a hanger to enable the user to hang it at any place that gets abundant sunlight. This ultra-cheap phone could be an ideal choice for people living in underdeveloped countries.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Mechanical Mobile:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Mechanical Mobile<\/a> is the brainchild of industrial designer Mikhail Stawsky, who believes that renewable energy isn\u2019t only about solar and wind energy generators. This concept features two charging options, including a spin charger and a crank. The touchscreen cellphone is designed in two versions, allowing the user to either spin the entire thing around a finger or crank the tip for power.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Sticker Phone:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Conceptualized by industrial designer Liu Hsiang-Ling, the Sticker Phone<\/a> runs on abundant energy provided by the sun. The concept can be attached to the windshield of your car or the window of your living room, where it can harness solar energy to juice up its onboard battery. <\/p>\n

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\u2022 Cell Wrap:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Cell Wrap<\/a> by designer Fernando Robert is a basic design for a communicating device. The idea is to make the cellphone from recycled polyethylene that literally wraps a lead-free LCD screen, a PCB and a keypad. <\/p>\n

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\u2022 NEC Flask Cellphone:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The NEC Flask Cellphone<\/a> has been designed to run on a liquid fuel cell. Unlike a battery, this phone requires the user to fuel the onboard cartridge with a liquid, which drains as the device is used. Once fully empty, the cartridge can easily be refilled with the same liquid. <\/p>\n

\u2022 Magic Stone:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Designed by Alexander Mukomelov, the Magic Stone<\/a> is a device that can be ordered by the customers in any desired shape. The phone will be able to gather enough charge from electromagnetic waves that are used for calling. The device also features a nano-material coating that will convert sunlight into electricity. <\/p>\n

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\u2022 LINC:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The LINC<\/a> Concept has been aimed to reduce the number of cellphones that are discarded each year around the world. The phone packs all features commonly available in smartphones, but isn\u2019t actually sold but leased. The user can use the device for about a year and when any new technology arrives, the user can get his or her device upgraded to support the new systems. <\/p>\n

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\u2022 Atlas Kinetic Cellphone:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Atlas Kinetic Cellphone concept<\/a> is to be made using aluminum and glass. The phone uses an oscillating weight to power a mainspring to power the onboard battery. <\/p>\n

\u2022 Magnet Phone:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Magnet Phone<\/a> by Tryi Yeh features a light OLED panel and a large solar cell for powering the device. The design allows the users to customize the structure according to their taste. With all this, the users can still enjoy their favorite music tracks, games and videos without worrying about charging the device.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 LG Eco Solar:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The LG Eco Solar<\/a> by Aaron Martinez adds sustainability to your chatter with renewable energy. The phone features an onboard solar panel that can be recharged in sunlight or by incandescent and fluorescent lights when indoors.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Nokia Ink 01:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Designed by Luis Barcel\u00f3, the Nokia Ink 01<\/a> is an answer to the growth in the number of cellphones being used and their impact on the environment. The device is designed to reduce the energy consumption in all stages of the lifecycle of the phone, making it easy to disassemble and ensure that it had a high percentage of recyclable materials. All the structural parts of the phone are made of recycled aluminum, a material that be transformed with very low energy consumption and can be recycled almost endlessly.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Label With Green:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Label With Green<\/a> by designers Shao Wei Huang, Chia-Yi Cho, Yu Pei Kuo and Chung Kai Chiang isn\u2019t exactly a user-friendly device but does answer the big question of energy consumption. The solar-powered concept phone comes with Eco-Green Electronic Labels that are designed to power individual components of the phone. The idea is to make the phone run only on its essential systems till the time you\u2019re not actually making a phone call or texting. When need arises, you can attach an Eco-Green Electronic Label, which is actually a solar paper label that can juice up various components.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Leaf Phone:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Conceptualized by Seungkyn Woo and Junyi Heo, the Leaf Phone<\/a> is a wearable phone concept that gets powered by renewable solar energy. The flexible phone carries flexible solar modules, which enables the user to wear the device like a wristwatch. The ends of the wristband are secured with magnets. The device won\u2019t allow you to download music or play games, but will make sure that the basic phone functions are made to run on clean energy.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 GettaGrip Musclephone:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The GettaGrip Musclephone<\/a> is weird device that features a built-in squeezer that needs just 40 seconds of vigorous squeezing to give you a battery full of charge.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Vertu Essence:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Vertu Essence<\/a> is an ecologically sensitive mobile handset for the eco-luxury market. The outer casing is made from bamboo. The ceramic titanium core with sapphire crystal screen lasts several lifetimes. Essence comes with lifetime service where cases can be exchanged and firmware can be upgraded. All exchanged parts are reused or recycled by the company, meaning that you add nothing to the trash bin.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 GEM:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Designed by Takumi Ota, the GEM<\/a> seems more of a digital diary than a cellphone. This solar-powered device isn\u2019t expected to boost smartphone features but will be great for calling and texting. In addition, the device also features a digital clock, a calculator and a calendar. <\/p>\n

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\u2022 Nokia Morph:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Nokia Morph device<\/a> is a bridge between highly advanced technologies and their potential benefits to end-users. The device features built-in solar panels to charge the device. The electronics shown in the concept could cost less and include more functionality in a smaller space. <\/p>\n

\u2022 Nokia Eco Sensor Concept:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Nokia Eco Sensor Concept<\/a> is a mobile phone with compatible sensors that will help you stay connected not only to your dear ones, but inform you about your health and local environment. It\u2019s a two-part concept, a wearable watch like device that monitors weather, health and environment conditions, and is powered by its solar strap. The data is then transferred to the mobile phone (second part ofconcept) via radio frequency.<\/p>\n

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