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Fairphone CEO says there is ‘no financial excuse’ for smartphone manufacturers to pay their workers less than a living wage
By Axel Metz published
We spoke with Fairphone executive Monique Lempers about the need for fairer labor standards in the smartphone industry.

The EU requires phone makers to fit 'readily removable' batteries next year
By David Nield published
New sustainability rules come into force in the European Union from 2027, and here's what you need to know.

This browser plugin tracks your AI 'water footprint', and lets you ‘pay it back’
By Graham Barlow published
A new plugin enables you to see exactly how much water your AI prompts are using up, and make a donation to offset it by giving water back to communities in need.

Steam’s Earth Appreciation Festival sale is here: save on more than 170 nature-focused games
By Dashiell Wood published
A new Earth Appreciation Festival sale has just landed on Steam, with discounts on more than 170 environment-focused games.

‘Spicy pillows’ are the new hidden battery danger I found in my home — here’s how to dispose of them safely
By Harry Padoan published
I recently discovered a 'spicy pillow' in my home — here's everything you need to know about disposing of them.

Solar calculators aren't the only everyday tech that's sustainably powered – here are 3 new gadgets that can harness the sun
By Amelia Schwanke published
Solar-powered gadgets are slowly becoming more widely accessible – here are three of the latest you can buy.

How to buy a good secondhand TV, or make your old TV last longer
By James Davidson last updated
Buying a secondhand TV is a great way to save money and help prevent waste, but navigating it can be a bit of a minefield - we're here to help with that.

Searches for second-hand phones have boomed after Trump’s tariff threats – here are the 3 best places to buy pre-owned
By Jamie Richards published
.With US tariffs threatening to increase the price of flagship smartphones, searches for second-hand handsets are on the rise.
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