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The Sony Ericsson T650i mobile phone is one of the greenest cell phones on the market, according to a new report from Greenpeace. The venerable environmental organization studied 37 devices (cell phones, laptops and desktop PCs) from 14 brands, judging them on energy efficiency, recyclability and avoidance of toxic manufacturing substances.

Also ranking high were the Sony Vaio TZ11 notebook and the Sony Ericsson P1i PDA. None of the desktop PCs reviewed received good grades.

While even Greenpeace itself admits that this study is not comprehensive enough to be used as a buying guide for all products, they are using the study to show that while electronics makers have come a long way toward getting greener, they still have a lot further to go. They also want to encourage consumers to think green when buying electronics, and to buy the most environmentally responsible products available.

An earlier report from Greenpeace discussed the rising tide of "e-waste" from electronics, and showed how much of it is dumped in the developing world, where toxic chemicals will impact generations yet to come.