9 Results for: Smartphone

Unravelling the Social and Environmental Cost of Smartphones

Wisdom in a world of 'smart': frontline research from environmental advocates reveals how smartphone technology is impacting both humanity and the environment.

Why You Need to Charge Your Smartphone All the Time and What It Has to Do With Tracking

Digitalisation not only has a high electricity demand, but also ensures a constantly growing consumption of resources. Here's how changing your phone use can change this.

Donate Phones and Save Lives: “Wir Packen’s An” Collects Old Smartphones for Refugees

Instead of lying in a drawer, your old mobile phone could help people on escape routes. The "Wir packen's an" association reveals how this works.

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iFixit Analysis Praises This Modular Smartphone, But One Issue Remains

Independent reviewer iFixit has praised Fairphone for their modular smartphone. But, is it perfect? We're not sure.

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Not Enough Updates: Do Refurbished Smartphones Have a Software Problem?

The software update promises made by mobile phone manufacturers remain insufficient. Is this a problem for refurbished phones?

The Smartphone App Letting You Scan for Dangerous Chemicals as You Shop

What dangerous chemicals are in your shopping bag? AskREACH's app will let you know from your smartphone.

Can Civic Technology Help You Fix Your City from Your Smartphone?

All too often, living in a city can make you feel like a passive bystander. But new civic technology is aiming to make it easier than ever to get involved and have your voice heard.

Worthmore: Turning Smartphones Into Cash for Sustainable Causes

Smartphones are incredibly resource-intensive to produce, and the consumerist obsession with buying new phones has a huge negative impact on our planet. A new startup, Worthmore, is offering a transparent and sustainable way to turn used phones into positive impact.

Sustainable Electronics: Which Smartphones and Computers are the Greenest?

When it comes to clothing, coffee and chocolate, there are dozens of labels and certifications that prove products have been sourced and manufactured in a socially and environmentally ethical way. But when it comes to smartphones, computers and other devices, it's a different story. Want to support the future of sustainable electronics? We've put together some tips.