We’ve all been there. The battery stops holding a charge, the screen gets a few too many cracks, and suddenly, we’re shopping for a new phone. But have you ever wondered where all those old devices end up?
Fairphone did. And instead of following the industry’s throwaway culture, they decided to challenge it.
This Amsterdam-based company is proving that smartphones can be made differently—with fair wages, ethical sourcing, and a design that actually lasts. It’s a phone that puts people and the planet first.
Smartphones Shouldn’t Be Disposable
Most devices aren’t built to last. The second something stops working, replacing the entire phone feels like the only option. Fairphone is flipping that narrative with modular, repairable devices that extend a phone’s lifespan instead of cutting it short.
A dying battery? Swap it out. A blurry camera? Upgrade it yourself. No overpriced repairs or waiting in line at a store. Just a simple, sustainable way to keep your phone working longer.
Making Tech More Transparent
There’s a hidden world inside every smartphone. Rare minerals, global supply chains, and labor conditions most companies never talk about. Fairphone is bringing that conversation to the surface.
Every device is made with recycled and responsibly sourced materials, reducing environmental harm and minimizing reliance on conflict minerals. They also push for fair wages and safer working conditions, proving that ethical manufacturing is possible in an industry known for exploitation.
Numbers That Matter
Fairphone isn’t just talking about change—they’re making it happen.
- 999 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided in 2022
- 15 tons of e-waste recycled
- 83,803 lives impacted since 2017
- $305,000 in living wage bonuses paid to workers
And they’re just getting started. With a commitment to net-zero emissions by 2045, they’re actively challenging the status quo and setting a new standard for sustainable tech.
The Future of Smartphones is Fair
It’s easy to feel stuck in the endless cycle of upgrades, but Fairphone is proving there’s another way. Their devices aren’t just built to perform—they’re built to last. And by choosing one, you’re not just getting a phone. You’re supporting a movement toward ethical and sustainable technology.
Check them out at Fairphone.com and see what happens when a smartphone company actually puts people and the planet first.
Images in this article are sourced from Fairphone’s Flickr page.
Featured Image: Fairphone / Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.