Sprint’s Vision for Eco-Mobile devices
Feb 27
1} Did not contain materials that were potentially hazardous
2} Offered the ability of self-charging or negligible energy
3} Are easily and completely recyclable
4} Are made of sustainable packaging
5} Use accessories that are interoperable (common interfaces that can be interchanged)
6} Have been created in manufacturing processes that are environmentally sustainable
7} Can be upgraded easily which will add to the lifecycle of the device
8} Raw-material extract processes for the manufacturing is environmentally minimized
You have to admit, this is an impressive list. It proves total commitment by Sprint to undertake a lofty goal of ensuring that every aspect of the mobile phone device involves environmental thought. This includes the achievement of gaining the commitment from all of their partner companies that are involved in the cell phone process.
Sprint set a precedence that eventually set the standards for all mobile devices throughout the world. The set specifications as outlined in a variety of industries including: the Energy Star guidelines, Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Forest Stewardship Council certification, EPEAT (Electronic Product Environment Assessment Tool ), Greenpeace Green Electronics Guide, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, and others.
Sprint has proven themselves as a leader in the telecommunications field but they have elevated their company standing to lead the way for all organizations to take their own initiatives towards environmental health. There are few companies in this day and age that have set out on such a venture for the sole purpose of being earth-friendly.
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