Samsung will soon be launching a new touch screen phone which screams environment friendly, the device will be made with material derived from recycled bottles and powered by solar energy. The Blue Earth is the first full touch screen, solar powered smart phone in the world, and is apparently designed to resemble a pebble. Screen brightness, backlight duration and Bluetooth can all be adjusted in an energy-efficient mode called "Eco mode". Samsung claims that the panel produces enough electricity to place a call any time you need to. The Phone will also feature an "eco walk" function that lets the user count their steps with an in-built pedometer, calculating how much CO2 emissions have been reduced (and therefore how many trees have been saved) by walking as opposed to taking the car. With recycled packaging, and energy efficient charger, the Samsung Blue Earth will be available in the UK during the second half of 2009.

Via [Engadget]