# Phones Made of Corn Samsung E200 Eco By Ayman | Published 2008-08-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-e200-eco-corn References: [bits.blogs.nytimes](http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/13/samsung-puts-a-little-corn-into-its-cellphones/?ref=technology) Following our story on the [Hoshino USB drive](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-degradable-usb-hoshino), made of fermented corn, we bring you a new green phone from Samsung that follows a similar formula. Samsung has used [bioplastics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape) (materials extracted from corn) in two previous models. However, the just announced Samsung E200 Eco is the first model whose entire case is made from the environmentally friendly and easily degradable material. Environmental issues aside, the E200 Eco is nothing to get excited about when it comes to specs. It features a 1.3-megapixel camera, MP3 support, and video messaging capabilities. The Samsung E200 Eco is available in Europe starting next month in a packaging that is made from recycled materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Electronics:** The trend of using bioplastics or other environmentally friendly materials to create electronics is disrupting the traditional electronics industry, creating an opportunity for companies to promote their sustainability and eco-friendliness. - **Biodegradable Materials:** The trend of using bioplastics or other biodegradable materials for electronic devices is disrupting the traditional materials used in electronics manufacturing, creating an opportunity for companies to reduce their environmental impact and appeal to consumers who are environmentally conscious. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The trend of using recycled materials for product packaging is disrupting the traditional packaging industry, creating an opportunity for companies to adopt more sustainable and eco-friendly practices. ### Where This Applies - **Electronics:** The trend towards using bioplastics or other environmentally friendly materials to manufacture electronic devices is disrupting the traditional electronics industry, creating an opportunity for companies to promote their sustainability and eco-friendliness. - **Manufacturing:** The trend of using biodegradable or other environmentally friendly materials in the manufacturing of electronic devices is disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, creating an opportunity for companies to reduce their environmental impact and appeal to consumers who are environmentally conscious. - **Packaging:** The trend of using recycled materials and other sustainable packaging solutions is disrupting the traditional packaging industry, creating an opportunity for companies to adopt more sustainable and eco-friendly practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-x30.md) - [Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriends.md) - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Plant-Based Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-plantcore.md) - [Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-ecofriends-collection.md) - [Compostable Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-bio-phone-case.md) - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Bio-Resin Retail Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-13inch-color-epaper.md) - [Sustainable Technology Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-x-msftsrep-ecoconscious-collection.md)