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…
We have big plans for fair materials by 2030
Our new Fair Materials Roadmap 2030 extends our list of focus materials from 14 to 23 materials. With this, we take our fair material sourcing to the next level and challenge the industry…
Don’t read our 2023 Impact Report. Read this instead.
It's been ten years since we started revolutionizing the electronics industry. A decade is a long time—depending on how you look at it. At Fairphone, it sped past, often feeling like…
Six Ways Refurbished Can Be Better Than New
Let’s do a quick drawer check. How many old unused phones do you have lying around the house right now? Old electronics stack up over the years, collecting dust and taking over…
Production Update: Delivery Timeline
Introduction Time for a big update, guys! In this blog post, I'll be outlining what we've been up to in-office over the summer directly after our pre-order campaign ended June 14,…
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…
How sustainable is the Fairphone 2?
By combining modular architecture with spare parts and easy repairs, we designed the Fairphone 2 to last longer than the average smartphone. And logically, a longer-lasting phone should…
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…
How recyclable is the Fairphone 2?
From the dawn of the industrial era up to today, the majority of our products have been created according to the principles of a linear economy: we find resources, make a product, and…