So mobiles – what’s not to like? From a consumer perspective they tick all the boxes and are totally brilliant – I should know, I LOVE mine. But hey, we’re only part of the story. What about what happens before we get them – and afterwards, when we ditch them for the latest model? Well, here’s where it all gets a bit darker.

First, there’s the raw materials: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict_resource Do we really want child labour etc?

Then there’s the manufacture. Do we really want more exploitation? And toxic waste – surely we’ve got more than enough of that?
https://www.change.org/p/demand-electronics-companies-to-make-safer-more-sustainable

Luckily Fairphone has got this sussed:
https://wwwfairphone.com/en/our-goals/

Or why not get your latest model from the people who’ve just ditched their latest model? For example:
https://www.preloved.co.uk/search?keyword=mobile&sectionId=2178&sectionName=Telephones%20and%20Mobiles