# Socially Responsible Phones 'Samsung Reclaim' Uses Earth-Friendly Corn-Based Plastics By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-10-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-reclaim References: [samsungmobileusa](http://samsungmobileusa.com/Reclaim.aspx?cid=ppc_mac_yah_Past) & [cellphones.about](http://cellphones.about.com/od/samsungcellphonereviews/fr/samsungreclaimgreen.htm) The newest Sprint Green Phone is the ‘[Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriends) Reclaim.’ It is partially made from corn-based bio-plastics and is 80 percent recyclable. Samsung also donates $2 from each sale to the [Nature Conservancy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-sand-project-planet)’s Adopt an Acre program. The 3.9-by-2.3-inch Reclaim is available in earth green and ocean blue. In addition to the phone’s environmentally-friendly features and packaging, the Reclaim handles text, email, Facebook , [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-national-park), has a GPS, a 2 megapixel camera, QWERTY keyboard, 3.5mm headphone jack, an Energy Star charger on top of other goodies. The phone is available from Sprint for $50 after rebate with a 2 year contract or qualifying upgrade. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly materials and packaging for electronic devices. - **Socially Responsible Consumerism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products and services that align with consumers' desire for ethical and sustainable choices. - **Corporate Social Responsibility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement initiatives that support social and environmental causes while driving business growth. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable materials and manufacturing processes in the electronics industry. - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer socially responsible phone options and promote sustainable practices within the telecommunications industry. - **Consumer Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market environmentally friendly consumer goods that meet the growing demand for sustainability. ## 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) - [Sustainable Technology Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-x-msftsrep-ecoconscious-collection.md) - [Compostable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoblvd-mojave-collection.md) - [Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-ecofriends-collection.md) - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Longevity-Focused Budget Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s24-fe.md) - [Recycled Plastic Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-phone-case.md) - [Plant-Based Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-plantcore.md)