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A graphic shows a row of 5 green stars and logos for some of the most popular phone brands, indicating their scores of the scale of 0-5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. The best options are a refurbished (used) phone or a Fairphone, both scoring between 4 and 5 Green Stars. Then Motorola (3 Green Stars) is one of the better major Android phone makers, with Samsung lagging quite a bit behind (1.5 Green Stars).
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The Ethical Guide to… phones. Fairphone or refurbished?

When my trusty Moto G gave up the ghost last month, I deliberated between the two most ethical options: a Fairphone and a refurbished phone. Factoring in my budget, I decided to go with the latter (which cost $100). Here’s a summary of my experience… Continue reading The Ethical Guide to… phones. Fairphone or refurbished?

Unknown's avatarjkaybayOctober 25, 2026October 24, 2026Leave a comment

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I have two sites, both focused on ethical consumerism.

The Green Stars Project is essentially a grassroots movement to hold corporations accountable – a democratic “Green Stars” rating system for social and environmental impact. The GSP blog engages in objective, science-based discussion of social and environmental topics relevant to ethical consumption.

Ethical Bargains is focused on case studies, evaluating products (especially plant-based food purchased at the Grocery Outlet) and rating them for social and environmental impact.

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See also, my sister site, Ethical Bargains, which focuses on finding ethical products at affordable prices.

Join the GSP movement by writing a review online that includes an ethical rating (0-5 Green Stars) and win a subscription to Ethical Consumer magazine.

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