# Eco Smartphone Chargers This Solar Charger by Emma Sandberg Makes Your Gadget Greener By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-charger-by-emma-sandberg References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Solar-Charger/917590) If you own a mainstream mobile phone, you've probably come to accept that its manufacturing process was far from eco-friendly, but there is a way that you can shed some guilt. This Solar Charger by Emma Sandberg has been designed specifically to boost smartphone batteries using power harnessed from the sun. You'll rarely need to tap into the wall outlet because this device stores enough energy to juice up your cellphone. It's especially ideal for situations where electricity is difficult to come by. If you embark on a [camping trip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia) or you're constantly on the go, this apparatus can breathe life back into your handset from inside your bag, and can replenish its own resources anywhere with a little sunlight exposure. Enjoy particularly how this Solar Charger by Emma Sandberg can be set up as a proper [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g4-charger) dock. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Charging:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in developing eco-friendly charging technologies. - **Solar-powered Charging:** There is growing demand for solar-powered charging devices in the smartphone industry. - **Portable Charging Solutions:** There is a need for convenient and portable charging solutions in today's mobile-centric culture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies can capitalize on the growing demand for solar-powered charging devices. - **Mobile Device Accessories:** There is a market for companies that create eco-friendly, portable charging solutions for mobile devices. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Companies that cater to outdoor recreation enthusiasts can develop eco-friendly charging solutions for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-moonlit-desk-garden.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md) - [Anti-Radiation Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiationblocking-charger.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Power-Providing Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solove-power-bank.md) - [Relaxing Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-wireless-charger-lamp.md)