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Your old phone is calling – it wants a new life

Reuse and Recycling 15 January 2018

Many of us, (around 400 million, by the third quarter of 2017) have a brand new phone that we’re getting to know, and an old phone, our constant companion for the last 1.7 years, who’s about to disappear into the messy drawer we all have. You know what we mean – that drawer where the […]

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Your old phone is calling – it wants a new life
Reuse and Recycling 15 January 2018
Many of us, (around 400 million, by the third quarter of 2017) have a brand new phone that we’re getting to know, and an old phone, our constant companion for the last 1.7 years, who’s about to disappear into the messy drawer we all have. You know what we mean – that drawer where the […]
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Love your phone longer: Tips from our customer support team
All 25 January 2018
Hi, I’m Johnny from Customer Support. A major part my job is being here to help when you have a problem. But my role is about much more than just solving technical glitches — it’s also about helping you understand your phone inside and out so you can make the most of this impressive little […]
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Auto-Updates: A Fairphone first!
Long-Lasting Design 23 January 2018
I’m an open source fan. Which is to say, I believe so much in the principles behind fully transparent, fully shareble, fully user-tweakable software that I’m willing to sacrifice some personal convenience for the sake of the community benefit, longer-living phones, and security open source has to offer. Today, I’m happy to announce a major […]
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From ownership to service: A new Fairphone pilot just for companies
Good Business 8 January 2018
It’s perfectly normal to rent an apartment. And plenty of people lease cars. But would you ever consider doing the same with a phone? What would the ideal business model be? What are the benefits for Fairphone and our community? That’s what we’re working to uncover with our recent research and a new pilot project.
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Events recap: On the road with Fairphone
All 30 November 2017
Over the past couple weeks we’ve been hopping around Europe to participate in a variety of events and share our story with new audiences, plus connect with our ever-delightful community members.
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Supply chain stories: What happened with our phone displays
Product 16 November 2017
Phone screens break sometimes. Even when designed to be durable, and lovingly cared for by their owners, sometimes a phone just gets unlucky. The glass is tough, but not unbreakable – and you can find a lot of phones with cracked displays in the wild. That’s one of the main reasons we designed our phones […]
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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.
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Enthusiastic, motivated and helpful: Just a few reasons to love the Fairphone community
All 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 learn more about what our community […]
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Creating a better working environment with Broadway
Good Working Conditions 26 October 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 variety of activities to improve working […]
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Greenpeace guide: Fairphone leads the pack on the shift to greener electronics
News 17 October 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 Greener Electronics, Greenpeace gave Fairphone the best grade (B) out of all the major electronics manufacturers. And it was the very […]
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