What’s in a Life-Cycle Assessment?
I suppose some (or most!) of you are concerned about the environmental issues related to the shiny, cool Fairphone-to-be, right? Some of you have already showed specific interest in…
Your old phone is calling – it wants a new life
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,…
Raising the bar on smartphones in the EU
We have already proven that it is possible to make a smartphone that is more sustainable and better for people and planet. But, you know us, we always aim to improve and encourage others…
Turning Black Friday Green
Once upon a time – when the idea of longevity was so deeply ingrained in the collective psyche that the question “But how long will this last?” was commonplace when considering…
The secrets to longevity: How your phone is maintained
Imagine you’re cycling to work, minding your own business, and suddenly, your tire goes flat. What do you do? Do you drive your bike straight to the landfill and start shopping for…
Your old phones are calling. They want a new life.
Many of us, (around 1,5 billion every year) have a brand new phone that we’re just getting used to. More often than not, this is bad news for our previous trusty companion. Our “old”…
Meet the changemakers: Fairphone Ambassador Marlon Lipke
We’re on a journey to change the electronics industry – and we’re not alone. While the Fairphone is a physical expression of the possibility of change, it also happens to be a…
We need to talk about smartphone innovation
Dear smartphone industry, I think it's about time we have an honest discussion about one of the guiding principles of this business. Let's talk about "innovation". Now that the world…
A green new deal for electronics?
As an industrial designer by training, and circular innovation lead here at Fairphone, the words “new stuff” have always felt taboo for me. I want the world to embrace the power…
Show your Fairphone some love with brand new accessories
If you bought Fairphone 3, you probably noticed that the only thing in the box was the phone. No charger. No cables. No little extras. And we do that on purpose – to cut down on e-waste…