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buying an eco phone: 4 to check out in 2021
E-waste, or electronic waste, is electrical equipment that’s no longer wanted. It can contain dangerous chemicals or rare materials that make it too dangerous for landfill. It's the world's fastest growing waste stream and it has a big environmental and human impact....
what is COP26 and why is it important?
COP26. It's a term that's used quite a lot at the moment. It's in the news, it's at work, maybe even your friends have been chatting about it. You might know it's something to do with climate change or that it's happening soon, but how many people really know what it...
top 10 tips for a greener life
A whopping 73%* of us would like to live more sustainably, but not as many of us manage it. Life is busy, habits are hard to break, and it can be difficult to work out what's green and what’s not. Lucy Johnson is a sustainability coach and the founder of Green Salon,...
what age should a child have a phone?
Deciding when to let your child have their first phone can feel like a big decision. Everyone has an opinion on the right time and because there aren't any laws - like when they're learning to drive a car - it can be difficult to know when is right. So what age should...
top 5 phones for kids
If you're a parent or guardian you might be looking at getting your child a phone before they go back to school this week or next. So we thought we'd share with you our top 5 picks of phones for kids. We think you'll love the Teracube. It's cheaper than most...
10 reasons to give your team business phones
Are you the founder of a start up or owner of a small business? Are you head of HR or People at a company looking to attract top tier talent? Then you might be thinking about offering your team business phones. Here are the top 10 reasons you should consider giving...
the future of EU roaming after brexit
Updated: 9th September 2021 Are we taking a step back towards the bad old days of huge roaming fees? You might have heard about EE, Vodafone and Three's recent decisions to reintroduce EU roaming charges. This is a change in terms and conditions post-Brexit despite...
top rated mobile network by the good shopping guide
We're excited to share that we have been awarded an Ethical Company Award from the Good Shopping Guide 🎉 We're very proud of our result with a score of 100 in the Ethical Company Index - and the top results across all ethical criteria. The assessment is independent...
what’s the carbon footprint of my daily activities?
It can be tricky to keep track of our carbon footprint. But understanding the environmental impact of our activities means we can make smarter choices. That's why we've pulled together this list of how much carbon some of our daily activities use - to help us all make...
how to clean your phone and why
How often do you clean your phone? Think of all the places you put your phone down every day. The supermarket, the tube, the bathroom... A bit less appealing to touch it now? Let alone put it near your face! It's National Hygiene Week so we've pulled together a quick...
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