Over a million iPhone 4 cell phones were sold on launch week from Apple, and many of those consumers who snagged the coveted cell, prefer to protect the mobile in an eco friendly way.

1. Fabric – ditch the rubber or plastic and instead choose a sustainable material such as a cloth case made of organic cotton, hemp, straw, bamboo, jute or canvas. These fabrics are all durable, light, flexible and when designed properly can look just as good (if not better) than the non eco friendly options available. Begin your search on Google for an eco friendly iphone 4 case and you might be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

2. Handmade – aside from the fabric or material a case is made of, another way to be more environmentally friendly is via the method of production. Handmade is usually always more lighter on the planet than heavy commercial machinery and output. Visit sites like Esty.com that specialize in handmade goods, including cases and covers for the iPhone 4.

3. Don’t Use Leather – securing cow hide is one of the worst practices on Earth, literally. With so many other wonderful, durable and high quality materials out there, it’s an absolute shame how some can only fathom leather as THE material of choice when it comes to certain fashion goods. Don’t get hung up on “old school” traditions, think outside the box and give other materials a try. Leather is wasteful in any and every way imaginable, let’s abolish this fabric once and for all.

4. Buy Local – is there a local cell phone shop in your town or even neighborhood? If so, give them a visit and see what they have on offer, as purchasing your cell phone accessory locally will save on transport and shipping emissions. Give them a try and score

5. Made in the USA – if you’re preferred iPhone 4 case or cover is made in China or other far off land, then it could very well not be eco friendly. Another point? The facility where the case is made could be a major manufacturing plant, it could use workers who are not paid a fair wage, and or the materials used could be heavy on the planet. If the accessory is made in the USA this at the very least means it didn’t travel a gazillion miles to get to you.

Keep in mind the five tips mentioned above and you’ll be on your way to a more eco friendly way of sustaining and protecting your beloved iPhone 4.

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