Radboud University Adopts Fairphone as Standard Employee Smartphone for Sustainability
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Summary
Radboud University has selected Fairphone as its standard company smartphone for employees starting February 1, 2026. The decision is based on sustainability, cost efficiency, and management support considerations. Fairphone is a sustainable smartphone with easily replaceable parts like batteries and screens, which extends device lifespan. The university emphasizes the use of fair and recycled materials in the phones.
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The Fairphone is a sustainable smartphone with easily replaceable parts such as the battery and screen.
This makes the device last longer.
Fair and recycled materials, such as plastic and aluminium, are used as much as possible in the pr
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