Two of the largest Symbian OS handset manufacturers, Nokia and Sony Ericsson, are ranking high in environmental responsibility, according to a recent report card released by Greenpeace.
Nokia topped the list along with computer maker Dell, while Sony Ericsson resides on the fourth place just after HP and before Samsung.
Greenpeace says that the ranking is important because the amounts of toxic e-waste is growing everyday and it often ends up dumped in the developing world. Reducing the toxic chemicals in products reduces pollution from old products and makes recycling safer, easier and cheaper. Companies with good recycling schemes help ensure that their products don’t end up in the e-waste yards of Asia.
On the other hand, the new European Union’s Restriction on Hazardous Substances directive which goes into effect July 1, demands of the electronics manufacturers to do business in an socially acceptable manner.