More companies continue to see the value in green marketing. Sprint is now expanding its offerings to consumers searching for more sustainable everyday products. The company has just announced an expanded line of accessories that includes chargers and device cases. Their growing line of “green” phone accessories will be available in the new, dedicated green sections at all company-owned retail locations, and online @ sprint.com.
Included in the expansion is a new eco-friendly cell-phone charger: the All-In-One Vehicle and Wall Charger to complement the SOLIO solar powered charger the company currently offers. The All-In-One charger is an all-in-one car and home/office charger. It features an inline USB port that allows two devices to be charged simultaneously and operates within Energy Star guidelines. The All-in-One charger is available for $39.99.
In early October, Sprint will introduce a new SOLIO solar powered charger which will be featured in the dedicated green section of Sprint retail stores. Currently Sprint offers the SOLIO Mono Hybrid Charger available for purchase online.
Additionally, to protect the newest eco-friendly addition to the Sprint line-up, the Samsung Reclaim™, the first phone in the U.S. constructed partly from corn-based bio-plastic, Sprint is introducing Eco-Friendly Universal Cases made from sustainable materials – cotton and linen. The cases are recyclable and compatible with nearly all devices in the Sprint portfolio, and are available in two sizes for $19.99 each.
When customers purchase Samsung Reclaim from Sprint, $2 of the proceeds will benefit the Nature Conservancy’s Adopt an Acre program which supports land conservation across the United States, and protects some of the world’s most beautiful and important natural habitats.
Sprint recently announced new environmental initiatives including becoming the first U.S. wireless carrier to establish a set of environmental design criteria for future devices and a commitment to reduce paper usage by 30 percent during the next five years. Sprint also has an aggressive industry-first goal of reaching a 90 percent phone collection rate for reuse/recycling.
source: Sprint press release
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