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By Vivian Yeo, ZDNet Asia, Dec. 07, 2009
SINGAPORE--Mobile operators in the country are exploring the use of biodegradable SIM (subscriber identity module) cards, should the technology become more pervasive.
Spokespersons from all three local operators SingTel, MobileOne (M1) and StarHub told ZDNet Asia they were interested in deploying the eco-friendly alternative.
StarHub's corporate communications manager Cassie Fong said in an e-mail the telco would soon commence "initial talks" with its SIM card supplier "to find out more on the product".
In an e-mail, a SingTel spokesperson noted that the company is already using biodegradable paper material for its pre-paid mobile top-up cards and is currently evaluating the use of biodegradable paper for all its SIM cards.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
S'pore businesses eye green SIM, smartcards
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Sprint rolls out eco-friendly phone
By STEVE ROSEN, The Kansas City Star, Aug. 6, 2009
Reduce, reuse, redial.
Maybe that could be Sprint Nextel’s marketing campaign for a new “eco-conscious” cell phone rolled out Thursday. It’s made partly from corn.
The Samsung Reclaim, according to Sprint, is constructed with 80 percent recyclable materials, the highest in the industry. The outer packaging is made from 70 percent recycled materials. Printed materials, including the warranty information, use soy-based ink.
Several manufacturers have made “green” phones, but they have generally been bare-bones devices, such as the Motorola Renew carried by T-Mobile USA. But the Reclaim offers e-mail, texting, camera options, even a keyboard button that takes users to green-themed Web content.
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