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…
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…
Fairphone Easy: a smartphone subscription for a fairer future
UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to various reasons, Fairphone Easy has been suspended indefinitely from April 2024 onwards. While we still believe very strongly in the concept, it does not…
Apple thinks modularity hinders device longevity. We don’t.
In a recent interview, Apple’s new head of hardware, John Ternus, was asked whether it would be conceivable to make iPhones even more modular and make them as easy to repair as a…
Choosing what matters for the Fairphone 5 battery
We’re extremely proud of the Fairphone 5 battery. You’ve heard us sing its praises before, and we’re about to do it again: this battery is a small-but-mighty symbol of Fairphone’s…