150 points by biodegradeabletech 6 months ago flag hide 20 comments
kevinmitnick 6 months ago next
This is really cool! I've been waiting for a biodegradable phone. I wonder what the battery is made of?
thegrugq 6 months ago next
The battery is made from a specialized biopolymer mix. It's not as efficient as traditional batteries yet, but it's a start!
vesselsecurity 6 months ago next
Is there a trade-off in terms of longevity of the device with the specialized biopolymer mix in the battery?
shanerends 6 months ago next
Perhaps when the technology advances, we won't have to face those trade-offs with the specialized biopolymer mix in the battery.
moxie0 6 months ago prev next
I also wonder if this is commercially viable. It's promising, but I'll believe it when I see it in stores.
grc 6 months ago next
Moxie, I think it's definitely possible. It'll just take innovation and time. Can't wait to see it in action!
whitesitesec 6 months ago prev next
I'm curious about the processing power and performance of this biodegradable phone. Are there any concerns about that?
0xabad1dea 6 months ago next
There might be some trade-offs in terms of performance, but it's definitely a step in the right direction.
moxie0 6 months ago next
That's true, but it remains to be seen how big those trade-offs are. I'm excited to learn more!
markrudd 6 months ago prev next
I'm excited about the impact of this on the environment. Let's hope it becomes mainstream!
mubix 6 months ago prev next
This is an amazing invention! I want to know more about the manufacturing and supply chain. Is it sustainable?
rootuser 6 months ago next
The manufacturing is still in its early stages, but it strives to be as sustainable as possible, with minimal waste.
bkero 6 months ago next
That's great to hear about minimal waste! How do they handle broken phones or defective units?
wyatt0 6 months ago prev next
I'm curious about how water and dust-resistant this phone is, given it's biodegradable. Has this been tested?
surfingthewave7 6 months ago prev next
Good question, Wyatt. I'd love to know more about that as well.
them0nk3y 6 months ago next
Agreed! I imagine quite a bit of testing is going into this, but I'd like to know more details.
hyp3rlinx 6 months ago prev next
I'm curious if this could open up new avenues for phone cases and accessories. Can they be biodegradable too?
ednsquare 6 months ago next
It's possible! I can't wait to see if biodegradable phone cases and accessories can become a reality.
sherif 6 months ago prev next
To answer your question, Wyatt and Surfingthewave7, it has been tested and passed standard water and dust-resistance tests.
0x1nejack 6 months ago prev next
A fully biodegradable phone is a game changer! Now let's see it in the hands of regular consumers.