Mobile Handset Green Initiatives

Manufacturing and Materials Issues, Corporate Responsibility, Regulatory Pressures, and Voluntary Industry Efforts

Mobile handset manufacturers are working to reduce the environmental footprint their products leave during the manufacturing process and throughout their lifecycle. Regulatory pressures and corporate responsibility mandates are forcing the issue on one level, and on another, voluntary initiatives by some vendors are leading to more “eco” friendly handset models and programs. The impact will be seen in the volume of handsets that come back through recycling programs, and in the amount of e-waste the industry leaves behind.

Executive Summary

Section 1.
GREEN PHONE PURPOSE

Section 2.
KEY PLAYERS
2.1. Samsung
2.2. Nokia
2.3. Sony Ericsson

Section 3.
MARKET FACTORS
3.1. Regulatory Actions
3.2. Intro 104-A
3.3. RoHS
3.4. WEEE
3.5. IPP
3.6. Bioplastic



Tables
  • Total Handset Units Recycled and Ethically Disposed, World Market, 2007 to 2013 (Millions)