In Fairphone’s attempts to build a truly ‘ethical’ phone, they’ve forgotten one thing: the workers who assemble the phone have no legal right to join or form a trade union. Help support workers’ rights.Fairphone is…
We are happy to announce that GoodElectronics has added a new member to its network: Südwind Nö Süd, Austria. A short description about this organisation follows. Südwind Nö Süd is working in the educational and…
We are happy to announce that GoodElectronics has added a new member to its network. A short description about him and his interest for e-waste follows. About John-Michael John-Michael was born and raised in Toronto,…
Fairphone announced the Recycling Program, which creates a special platform for handling your used mobile phones. Keep reading to find out how to participate in this unique new program.Fairphone announced the Recycling Program, which creates…
In de afgelopen Fairtrade-week kreeg de gemeente Amsterdam de titel ‘Fairtrade Hoofdstad’ van Nederland. Amsterdam verdient de titel onder meer omdat binnen één jaar de gemeente zelf haar inkoopgedrag structureel veranderde ten gunste van Fairtrade….
The Basel Action Network and its e-Stewards recycler/refurbisher certification program is currently undertaking two initiatives to promote responsible electronics refurbishment. The efforts are designed to reflect the environmental and social preference for longevity, reuse, and…
On 3 November, the International Labour Organization published a publication: The ups and downs in the electronics industry: fluctuating production and the use of temporary and other forms of employment. The paper is issued for…
People are dying to make our phones and computers. Recently thirteen workers in an iPhone factory in China were diagnosed with leukemia; five have died. They were between 19 and 24 years old. More than…
A new investigative report, which includes field research in South Korea, points out severe violations of labour rights in the electronics industry, particularly regarding health and safety issues, and freedom of association restrictions. Electronics watch…
In the electronics sector, direct labour costs generally represent only 2% of the factory selling price. This article, written by former Philips-consultant Antony Harris, explains how an electronic product that is priced $100 when it…