Think refurbished phones are second best? Holly and Ben are here for season 2 to prove you wrong.
Join us as we pull back the curtain on the smartphone and tech industry at large, as we show how switching to refurbished phones isn’t just smart—it’s revolutionary.
Save big, save the planet, and help reshape the tech world forever!
Make Tech Last produced in partnership with TheBigPhoneStore.co.uk
In this episode of Make Tech Last, we dive into the growing problem of e-waste—one of the fastest-growing environmental challenges in the world.
From old smartphones to forgotten laptops, we explore how discarded electronics impact our planet and what can be done to address the issue. Join us as we uncover innovative solutions, share tips for extending the life of your devices, and discuss how manufacturers, governments, and consumers can work together to create a sustainable tech future.
It’s time to rethink how we use and dispose of our gadgets—because making tech last is more important than ever.
5 Dec 2024
The Word "Refurb"
Make Tech Last host [NAME] and guest [NAME] explore the benefits of refurbished phones, explaining the difference between refurbished and used and why it's a smarter, sustainable choice for wallets and the planet.
4 Jun 2024
Episode 3 - The Environment
This is a heavy one! From cobalt mining to CO2 production, a lot of messed up things need to happen to manufacture brand-new smartphones. Let's talk about that, why it matters, and what you can do to help!
17 Apr 2024
Episode 2 - The Right To Repair
Smartphones feel like they go out of date as soon as the're released. Why doesn't our tech last as long as it should? What can we do to change that? In this episode of Make Tech Last, Andrew & Ben get to grips with planned obscelesence, and the Right to Repair.
2 Apr 2024
Episode 1 - The Phone Upgrade Scam
In the first episode of Make Tech Last, Andrew and Ben discuss the annual mobile phone upgrade cycle, and ask: does it still make sense today? And what could we try instead?
Join us, as we find out how big a difference switching to refurb phones could really have.
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