Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today showcased a new environment-friendly mobile handset, ‘Samsung E200 Eco,.

A 9.9mm slim bar E200 is re-launched with a new name, ‘Samsung E200 Eco.’ The phone is made with more substantial materials for the environment. Its whole external case is made from ‘bio-plastic,’ which contains natural plant-based materials extracted from plant such as corn.

Samsung will extend application of bio-plastic to endeavor in reduction of fuel consumption and carbon emissions in the manufacturing process. 1-ton of bio-plastic used in E200 Eco is able to reduce 2.16-ton of CO2 compared with Polycarbonate produced from petroleum.

Samsung W510 is Samsung’s first mobile phone with ‘bio-plastic’ made from natural materials extracted from corn. During W510 production, Samsung did not use any heavy metals, such as Lead, Mercury, and Cadmium.

Samsung F268 is the first BFR / PVC free mobile phone. The device as well as all the accessories including charger and headset do not contain any BFRs(Brominated Flame Retardant) or PVC. Moreover, it has an alarm function to encourage users to unplug their charger when the devices are fully charged. The product follows the Energy Star requirements as well.