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The tech sector is notorious for its exploitation of workers, high emissions and widespread pollution. Fairphone is doing something different. We explain why it’s the most ethical option when buying a mobile phone. 

Finding an ethical mobile phone. Ethical and environmental rankings of 21 mobile phones with recommended buys and what to avoid. In this guide to ethical mobile phones we take a look at the ethics of tech companies, from multinational brands like Apple and Samsung to smaller brands doing things differently in the mobile phone industry like…

Samsung is said to be the eighth most valuable brand in the world. Headquartered in Samsung Town in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, the company has customers across the globe. But what of the company’s ethics? Our research identified a number of ethical issues with Samsung, from exposing workers to toxic chemicals to being involved in new fossil fuel…

Huawei is known for producing smartphones, laptops, and other technology, but how much is known about its ethics? We’ve summarised the key ethical issues to consider when it comes to Chinese multinational Huawei.

Finding an ethical mobile network. Ethical and environmental ratings of 20 mobile networks with recommended brands and what to avoid.  Mobile phone users have lots of choice of mobile service provider, with some high scoring brands and some scoring almost nothing. 

Apple has long been the target of numerous campaigns due to workers' rights issues at its supplier factories. But the multi-billion pound tech giant has also been found wanting in other areas.

We caught up with Lizzie Hieron, Chief Operating Officer, about ethics and the changes they’ve seen over recent years at the Phone Co-op (now Your Co-op). 

Google is one of the best known brands and one of the five largest tech companies in the world. So how do its ethics measure up?

Asda is one of the largest supermarkets in the UK – and has repeatedly come under fire over its ethics.  Here we outline the main criticisms of the company. 

Emissions from the consumer goods we buy are rising. In this article, we look at one key action for tackling this trend: choosing sustainable brands. 

Traidcraft cookies and cleaning products contain fair trade palm oil. Ruth Strange got the lowdown from Traidcraft's Sourcing Director Joe Osman about the challenges and potential of this work.

We spoke to Your Co-op Mobile about their partnership with Fairphone, an ethical and sustainable mobile phone.

With the cost of living crisis and sustainability concerns, more and more people are buying secondhand.  In this guide, we look at everything from how to avoid scams and dud deals to the best online retail platforms for pre-loved clothing, furniture, phones, and more. 

Meaningful Planet is a Best Buy Label holder in our guide to ethical mobile phone networks.  In this article we sit down with them to find out what makes Meaningul Planet ethical. 

TCO Certified is a certification scheme for IT products. We talked to Clare Hobby at TCO Certified about sustainability in the technology sector.

What is sustainable palm oil? Is the RSPO really sustainable? We answer your questions on the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 

If you’re a teenager or child and are interested in learning about ethical consumption, this article is a great place to start.  

From smartphones brands to broadband suppliers, technology companies are an ever present in our lives. The ethics of many of these companies have come under fire for a range of issues from privacy to workers' rights to tax avoidance. Our shopping guides help you find brands that are trying to clean up their act, offering greener products and…