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A closer look at our efforts to improve cobalt sourcing
Fair Materials 15 November 2017
Cobalt is an essential material used in high-performance lithium-ion batteries, used in everything from laptops and smartphones to electric and hybrid cars. As our appetite for these products continues to grow, the demand for cobalt is growing along with it. Today, Amnesty International published a report about human rights abuses ...
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Enthusiastic, motivated and helpful: Just a few reasons to love the Fairphone community
Community 10 November 2017
The Fairphone community is the backbone of our movement. Time and time again, they wow us with their energy, motivation and willingness to pitch in and help. Recently, all across Europe, Fairphoners have been organizing meet ups, swapping modules and discussing topics related to fair electronics. Keep reading to ...
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Creating a better working environment with Broadway
Good Working Conditions 26 Oktober 2017
Late last year, we introduced you to Broadway – the manufacturer making the slim cases for the Fairphone 2. After creating a shortlist of potential suppliers, we decided to work with Broadway due to their capabilities and social and environmental performance, plus their keen interest in collaborating on a ...
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Greenpeace guide: Fairphone leads the pack on the shift to greener electronics
News 17 Oktober 2017
At Fairphone, we’re working to make phones in a way that’s better for people and the environment. Today, we were proud to see that these efforts are being recognized: In their 2017 Guide to Green Electronics, Greenpeace gave Fairphone the best grade (B) out of all the major electronics ...
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Growing a healthy social enterprise with new impact investors
Unkategorisiert 21 September 2017
Back in April this year, I shared our ambitions for growing our company and improving our business operations, specifically by raising more capital and strengthening our organization. After spending our summer working towards these goals, I’m happy to share some big news: we’ve secured investments totaling € 6,5 million from ...
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New camera modules make the Fairphone 2 upgradeable
Long-Lasting Design 20 September 2017
The word is out! We have unveiled the latest accomplishment in our journey for fairer electronics and long-lasting design. By introducing two brand new camera modules, the Fairphone 2 has become the first smartphone with a core function that owners can upgrade by themselves. Now that the dust has ...
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Examining the environmental footprint of electronics recycling
Reuse and Recycling 08 August 2017
As part of our mission to change how products are made, we’re taking a closer look at how to make the most of the materials in our phones when they reach the end of their useful lives. As you might suspect, recycling is a big part of the answer. ...
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A closer look at the spare parts supply chain
Product 03 August 2017
We recently shared the news that we need to stop supporting the Fairphone 1 — our first attempt at making a fairer smartphone. In his blog post, our founder and CEO Bas van Abel explained some of the reasons why we needed to make this hard decision, including the ...
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Collecting used phones, from Africa to Europe
Reuse and Recycling 01 August 2017
If you’ve been keeping an eye on our blog lately, you might be noticing a theme – we’re really interested in electronics recycling! In earlier posts we shared the results of our research on the best available options for recycling smartphones, especially in terms of recovered materials. Plus, soon ...
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