An idea that came to mind upon reading this article, was that companies could do great for the environment and their bottom line if instead of including a very thick owners manual in three to five languages they have a viewable one online. I can’t imagine how much paper is wasted that way along with the cost on the bottom line by including thick owners manuals.

I live here in Austin and luckily we are a very eco-friendly city. There are companies sprouting up all over the city that focus on sustainability and social innovation.

Being one of the social innovation stewards here in Austin, I learn about great things companies are doing to make the world a better place.

Recently, a company here in Austin launched http://www.sellphoneforcash.com where people can sell their old cell phones.

I wish I would have saved an article I read awhile back that was about a 100% bio-degradeable phone, have you heard about that? I have tried looking for it again and have not been able to find it again. Maybe it was a fake article but that would be awesome if they could. Although, I dont know how they would do that with all the different metals and circuitry in a cell phone.

Keep up the great work.