Reuse and Recycling Archives

We went to Tanzania to discuss Responsible Gold Credits
Sin categorizar 05 diciembre 2024
November 12th, 2024 I’m on my way to Africa right now. I’m going to see what responsible sourcing looks like in reality, and understand what it actually means for the community there. After taking over as Fairphone’s CEO in August, this is my first time visiting our on-the-ground partners in the sub-Saharan ...
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The Fairphone 2 is reborn… as a circular microcomputer
Sin categorizar 28 noviembre 2024
November 27, 2024. It’s a date we will always remember. It’s the day our beloved Fairphone 2 came back to life… in the form of the world’s first circular microcomputer. We couldn’t be prouder of this wonderful project our partners at Citronics have been working on. And the timing ...
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You know what scares us about big tech? Planned obsolescence.
Sin categorizar 31 octubre 2024
In the spirit of Halloween, let’s talk about something truly chilling in the electronics industry: planned obsolescence. Beyond the tricky spelling, the real horror lies in how common it’s become. When companies design products to expire on purpose, there’s a serious problem. Is there any evidence of companies actually doing ...
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Here’s how you take contest-winning photographs
Sin categorizar 08 octubre 2024
We ran a summer-themed photography contest in August, where contestants had to share what summer meant to them through an image. The only condition was the photo had to be clicked on a Fairphone. With hundreds of entries coming in and oodles of camera skills on display from our ...
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Have you tried Desktop Mode with your Fairphone?
Sin categorizar 25 julio 2024
Did you know that your Fairphone 5 can double up as a personal computer? All you need is a monitor and an HDMI to USB-C cable to hook it up. Add a wireless keyboard and mouse, and you have all the convenience of a desktop set-up without an actual ...
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8 Tips For Better Photo Composition
Sin categorizar 28 mayo 2024
It’s not the tool that matters. It’s how you use it. While the origin of this quote and its author are hard to pin down, the message is one that is becoming more and more relevant with each passing day. It couldn’t be truer when it comes to mobile photography. ...
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Fairphone wins 2024 Koning Willem-I Prize
Sin categorizar 17 mayo 2024
Fairphone is a Dutch social enterprise. And for a Dutch social enterprise, it doesn’t get bigger than this. Fairphone is proud, honored and beyond thrilled to have won the prestigious Koning Willem I Sustainable Entrepreneurship Plaque for 2024. The award is a testament to our steadfast mission to right the ...
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The new Fairbuds are getting excellent reviews
Sin categorizar 02 mayo 2024
It’s been almost a month since we released our new Fairbuds to the world. With replaceable batteries in the earbuds and the charging case and a design that’s built to last, the Fairbuds are a modular marvel that’s all about that premium sound. It’s no wonder that, within days ...
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Living wages matter. But what is a living wage?
Sin categorizar 01 mayo 2024
32-year old Mei has just gotten off her shift at a factory for one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer suppliers in Shanghai. She has a three-year-old who she hardly sees. Costs are increasing, while funds are always tight. That’s why Mei is still working 14 hour shifts, pulling ...
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