CREDO Mobile Calls for Change with Eco-Friendly Accessories

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CREDO Mobile, the greenest mobile company in the U.S., today unveiled the availability of two new eco-friendly mobile accessories, making it even easier for socially conscious consumers to make a difference simply by using the products. The only wireless service to offer the products, the company’s new Iqua Solar Bluetooth headset and the Tread phone case allow consumers to have the latest technology while driving social change with every call they make.

“People should expect more from their phone company,” said Laura Scher, CEO of CREDO, a division of Working Assets. “At CREDO we’re about making sure everyday tasks like talking on your cellphone yield big impact. We understand that our members want to effect change in the world but may not feel they have the tools to do so. By continuing to deliver new, easy-to-use products, we unify everyday necessities with positive social change.”

In addition to the environmental benefits of the mobile accessory line, CREDO Mobile takes its commitment one step further as the only mobile phone company to donate one percent of revenue—including mobile accessories, phones and calling plans—to progressive groups such as Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network and Endangered Species Coalition. CREDO members can expect this “money-forward” guarantee with every call they make or product they purchase through CREDO. To date, members of CREDO Mobile and its parent company, Working Assets, have donated $60 million to these and other progressive organizations.

CREDO Mobile’s eco-friendly product line includes:

• CREDO Iqua Solar Bluetooth headset: the first solar-powered Bluetooth headset that draws its energy from the sun. It features 200 hours standby time and up to twelve hours of talk time and is compatible with most phones, smart phones, and any other Bluetooth enabled devices.

• CREDO Tread handset case: a fully functional handset case made with recycled tires that otherwise would typically be burned or added to landfills. Recycling the small amount of rubber needed to make one Tread case eliminates the emissions of 200 trillion molecules of benzo(a)pyrene, a hazardous gas that leads to cancer.

• The CREDO Solio Charger: a solar powered charger that charges cell phones, iPods, digital cameras and other devices using the sun’s energy. According to the Fraunhofer Institute, in just one year, one hundred thousand users charging their cell phones creates 172 lbs of CO2 – the equivalent of six million basketballs. By using the CREDO Solio Charger, consumers are reducing their carbon footprint without compromising functionality and performance.

In addition to the mobile accessory line, CREDO Mobile offers a wide variety of phones for its members including the Sanyo S1 and Katana II, and Motorola MOTO Q.

Pricing and Availability:

• The CREDO Iqua Bluetooth Headset retails at $99.99.
• The CREDO Tread Handset Case retails at $24.95.
• The CREDO Solio Charger retails at $99.95.
• Products are available at www.credomobile.com.

About CREDO Mobile:

CREDO Mobile, formerly Working Assets Wireless, is the nation’s greenest phone company that lets its users support their beliefs with their phone. “Credo,” which means belief, is an outward expression of the company’s progressive ideals. CREDO Mobile offers comparable service to the major mobile phone companies and more: nationwide digital coverage, helpful customer service and an extensive selection of phones, accessories and plans. For more information, visit www.credomobile.com.

About Working Assets:

Working Assets was established in 1985 to help busy people make a difference in the world through everyday activities like talking on the phone. Every time a customer uses one of Working Assets' donation-linked services (Mobile, Long Distance, and Credit Card), the company donates a portion of the charges to nonprofit groups working to build a world that is more just, humane, and environmentally sustainable. To date, $60 million has been raised for progressive causes. The company also serves as a strong political force, dedicated to giving its customers the opportunity to speak out on critical public issues through its Web site and monthly phone bill.