How to have a healthy relationship with your phone?
We all love our mobile phones but sometimes we need to be careful how we use them. There are stories of addiction. Apps give you dopamine hits designed to keep you coming back for more. There are studies linking social media to anxiety and depression….
10 of our favourite B Corps
Last month we announced we are officially a Certified B Corporation. 🥳 This was really important for us and means we’re holding ourselves to the highest social and environmental standards. This means doing the right thing by our customers, our team and our planet, every…
A Guide to becoming a B Corp
1. What is a B Corporation? A B Corporation is a special kind of business. In the UK, you’ll legally be a Limited Company but you’ll have to consider people and planet as well as profit in all your decision making. It’s a certification that…
Honest Mobile is the UK’s first Mobile Network to become a Certified B Corporation
We’re incredibly proud to be the first Mobile Network in the UK to become a Certified B Corporation and are excited to join an inspiring community of businesses using business as a force for good! This is an important milestone for us in leading the…
Decreasing Your Monthly Phone Bill Is Easier Than You Think
If you’re with one of the big four networks in the UK (EE, O2, Three or Vodafone) like 85% of the population is, then decreasing your monthly phone bill is easier than you think. Here’s what you need to do. Check how much data you…
Just Launched – View Only Mode
We’re always looking for new ways to improve the Honest Mobile app. A couple of weeks ago one of our members asked if they could grant access to a child to monitor their data use…”Not yet” we said, and three weeks later we’re pleased to…
What’s the carbon footprint of my smartphone?
It’s impossible to imagine a world without mobile phones, but it’s easy to overlook the impact using a smartphone is having on our planet. We’ve taken a look at the carbon impact of owning a few different phones over their lifetime. The carbon footprint of…
What’s the difference between Carbon Neutral, Zero-Carbon and Net-Zero?
You’ve heard people talking about being Carbon Neutral, Net-Zero and Zero-Carbon but what do they all mean? First off, if someone is doing any one of these things it’s great news, and certainly better than doing nothing at all. The terminology can be a bit…
Honest Mobile becomes the UK’s first Carbon Neutral Mobile Network
We’re proud to announce that we have received our Carbon Neutral Company status. This has been part of our mission from day one and we’re excited to be the first mobile network in the UK to offer consumers a completely carbon neutral alternative. What does…
How much of an impact does my phone have on climate change?
How much of an impact is your mobile phone having on climate change? The answer might surprise you. The UK’s mobile industry has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement, but could this be a much bigger challenge…
How much have CO2 emissions dropped due to COVID-19?
Coronavirus is set to cause the largest ever annual fall in CO2 emissions. With the world being put on pause through international lockdowns, we have seen a reduction in electricity use, transport demand and a general cut in industrial activity. Recent Carbon Brief analysis of…
10 easy ways to reduce your Carbon Footprint
In today’s society we are gradually becoming more conscious of the growing threat climate change is having on our planet. But, there is still a lot more we can do. One of the easiest ways to help protect our planet is reduce your carbon footprint…