# Spinning Kinetic Mobiles The Nokia EC509 Green Core Phone is Environmentally-Friendly By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-ec509-green-core References: [igreenspot](http://www.igreenspot.com/ec509-green-core-the-eco-friendly-mobile-phone-from-nokia/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?individual_id=252079&portfolio_id=3425301&) Although I can't imagine ever wanting to own another cell phone besides my [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-phone-case), I think I would seriously consider trading it in for an eco-friendly one such at the [Nokia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-phones) EC509 Green Core mobile. Powered by kinetic energy, it doesn't require a battery. Designed by Britain-born Matteo Trisolini, the Nokia EC509 Green Core features a hole to spin, which charges the cell phone. LED battery indicators and a screen cover made of [recycled PET plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-4-charging-case) help reduce e-waste further. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Technology:** Opportunities for innovation in developing products that minimize environmental impact and increase sustainability. - **Kinetic Energy Charging:** Innovative ways to harness kinetic energy as a power source. - **Recycled Materials:** Developing products that are composed of recycled materials, reducing waste and preserving natural resources. ### Where This Applies - **Electronics Industry:** Opportunities for companies to develop eco-friendly and sustainable products while still meeting consumer demands. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Opportunities to further develop and commercialize technology that can harness kinetic energy as a sustainable power source. - **Recycling Industry:** Opportunities to increase demand and improve the efficiency of recycling processes in order to reuse materials and reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Self-Powered Mobile Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-towers.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-phones.md) - [Fan-Designed Glowing Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-2a-plus-community-edition.md) - [Battery-Free Kitchen Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caso-kitchen-ecostyle.md) - [Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-resort-power-bank.md) - [Industrial Cellphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90-x-nothing-concept.md) - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noka-7610-5g.md)