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What does a sustainable smartphone look like?

We tend to replace our phones every few years, mostly because they’re not very friendly to upgrad...

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14.28 25 Aug 2026


What does a sustainable smartphone look like?


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14.28 25 Aug 2026


We tend to replace our phones every few years, mostly because they’re not very friendly to upgrade or repair. This hurts your pocket, and the environment. So, what would a phone built with this in mind look like?

The company Fairphone has done just this, building a new, sustainable phone.

Joining Seán to discuss is Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly.


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