Samsung Evergreen Eco-Friendly messaging phone for AT&T

AT&T and Samsung have announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Evergreen, a quick messaging phone built with 70% recycled post-consumer plastics and packaging that utilizes 80% recycled post-consumer paper.

Samsung Evergreen specifications include a 2.4-inch display, a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 2.0 megapixel camera and video camcorder, AT&T Navigator and stereo Bluetooth wireless technology v2.1 + SSP. The Evergreen also includes dual-band 3G connectivity and quad-band GSM technology, which allows AT&T customers to make calls in more than 220 countries and download data in more than 195. Inside the box, customers will find a CD, replacing the traditional paper user guide, with information on an interactive tutorial, the phone’s user manual, games & apps and AT&T’s recycling program. In addition, the device features eco-oriented wallpaper and ringtones.

Samsung Mobile announced it will donate $1 for every Samsung Evergreen device sold, with a maximum donation of $100,000, to the non-profit organization Cell Phones for Soldiers.

Samsung Evergreen will be available beginning November 7 at AT&T company owned stores nationwide or at AT&T for $29.99 after $50 mail-in rebate (pay $79.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and $20 a month messaging or combination of messaging/data plan required).