We investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental records of 18 laptop brands
We look at the carbon cost of laptops, toxic chemicals, e-waste, workers' rights, military links, shine a spotlight on Framework and give our recommended buys.
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Ethical Consumer
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We are an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative with open membership.
At the heart of the ethical consumer movement, since 1989.
We are an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative with open membership, based in Manchester.
We provide all the tools and resources you need to make choices at the checkout simple, informed and effective.
Includes guides to: Laptops, Mobile Phones, Networks, Broadband
The latest magazine includes guides rating:
- Laptops
- Mobile Phones
- Mobile Phone Networks
- Broadband
Plus:
- score tables rating and comparing the brands
- Best Buy recommendations
- the conflict minerals in your laptops and phones
- is Fairphone still the most ethical phone?
- is there a Fairlaptop?
- working conditions in the electronics industry
- buying refurbished and second-hand
- the carbon cost of your devices
- is your laptop linked to the military?
- which networks and broadband are run by co-ops?
Feature article on:
- what progress have we made towards sustainable consumer lifestyles in the UK?
Issue 199 (Nov/Dec 2022) now in print and online.
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- Ethical and environmental rankings of 20 mobile phone brands. We investigate how sustainable or ethical mobile phones are, the issue of conflict minerals, scope for repairability and second hand options. We give our Best Buy recommendations for eco mobile phones and shine a spotlight on Doro.Read more
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