LG’s GD510 phone is a great step in the right direction for eco-friendly phones. It comes with a decent sized 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display, a 3-megapixel camera, and a 8GB of storage space for captured pictures and videos. Additional features include a brushed aluminum case, and an optional solar panel that will replace the battery cover and can be used to charge the phone’s battery.

The LG GD510 has many innovative features:

- Built-in solar panel for charging the phone
- 10 minutes of sun = 2 min 15 sec of talk time or 180 min standby
- Eco-calculator shows amount of CO2 emissions saved by using solar power
- Plugged in, the phone has a reminder to unplug the charger once it’s fully charged
- Packaging is made from recycled paper & soy ink
- The phone does not contain any polyvinyl chloride (PVC)