GoodGuide’s scientists have rated 576 phones depending on their health, environmental and social performance. Scores are based on energy efficient chargers, environmentally-preferable materials, green production practices, recycling programs, and other factors. The top 26 phones are all made by Nokia. The Nokia C6 earned the number 1 spot.
Nokia C6-00 earned top honors overall
You can view the full list here. I’ll list the top 10 below.
- Nokia C6
- Nokia 6700
- Nokia E72
- Nokia E5
- Nokia X3
- Nokia 5530
- Nokia x3-02
- Nokia E73 Mode
- Nokia N8
- Nokia C3
The bottom of the list is dominated by RIM. The 17 lowest rated phones are Blackberries.
GoodGuide was founded in 2007 by Dara O’Rourke, a professor of environmental and labor policy at the University of California at Berkeley. Their science team includes specialists in life cycle assessment, environmental engineering, chemistry, nutrition and sociology. Their goal is to help consumers buy products that are safe, environmentally sustainable and produced using ethical sourcing of raw materials and labor. [USA Today]
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