It’s time we rethink our approach to electronics, focusing on reusing, recycling, and repairing. Over the last two decades, we have witnessed impressive innovation in consumer electronics. However, this progress has brought us to a perplexing juncture. Smartphones have particularly become notorious for their short life cycles. Our desire for the latest devices has led… Continue reading Tackling Short Life-Cycles and E-Waste: Smartphone Circularity
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Sell and recycle your old phone at Swappie’s “Puhelimet rahaksi” tour
In August, Swappie will tour around Finland and buy used smartphones from consumers. Professionally refurbished iPhones will also be packed in the tour van, so that they can be tested in person and purchased right away.
Lorena’s team makes sure customers won’t have to wait long for their iPhones
Swappie employees dispatch refurbished iPhones in two shifts. Customers want to get their phones quickly, as they often need them urgently if, for example, their old one has broken.
Can a robot install a tempered glass screen protector? Swappie is exploring the possibilities of automation and robotics
Swappie is one of the fastest growing companies in the world. Now, they are considering which stages of the refurbishment process could be automated to allow their employees to focus more on their personal strengths.
Anna, a watchmaker from Bavaria, now repairs phones at Swappie in Helsinki
Sometimes a factory refurbished iPhone from Swappie can even be in better condition than a brand new one. This is the case with some iPhone 7 phones, for example, that have an inherent fault due to motherboard damage. Swappie’s microsoldering team can fix and reinforce the motherboard to make the phone work and it can be used without worries for years to come.