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A look back at Greenpeace's 'world's greenest smartphone makers' list

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3) Samsung. The South Korean company wins praise for its approach to product lifecycle, helping consumers hold on to their existing devices for as long as possible. The company is also completely open about not only its own greenhouse emissions but those of its supply chain partners.

To mark Earth Day 2014, we take a look back at the top six smartphone manufacturers that have scored high "in terms of sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions, recycling, and use of precious earth minerals, as well as on issues such as a product's energy efficiency." The list is culled from last year's "Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics." Click through the gallery to find out if your favorite brand is on the list. (Via AFP Relax)