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My Fairphone2, 17,418 - Review and Vlogs by Sabeena Ahmed

My Fairphone2

I thought I would share a few of my vlogs and photographs I've uploaded with my Fairphone2 since I received it February 2016.

My Fairphone2 - Fair Trade Ethical Living, A review, videos and photographs taken with my Fairphone2 17,418 by Sabeena Ahmed

My Fairphone2 - 17,418

Review

I've used my Fairphone for the past 3 and half years and am very happy with it.

I've taken videos, photographs and use it to keep in touch with my family.

Verdict

Although, expensive at 450 Euros, the Fairphone2 is the must have alternative smart phone for any ethically conscious consumer aspiring to actively support climate change and the circular economy.

Pro's

The worlds first ethical, modular and functional phone.
Transparent Supply Chains.
Fairtrade Certified Gold used in the circuit board mined via fairtrade regulations.
Conflict Free Tin, Tantalum and Tungsten.
Participating in the Conflict Free Tin Initiative.
Repairable.
Reclaim e-waste safely.
Supporting workers rights and paying fair wages.

Con's

Only available in Europe.
Price
Apps often freeze or crash.
Camera could be sharper.
Fairtrade Updater too slow.
Not enough memory.
More accessories required.

Fairphone2 Video Blog - 2016

For My Six Items Challenge 2016 - I recorded a blog about my Fairphone 2

I'm proud to say I am the owner of a Fair Phone 2 - No 17,418!!!

What is the Fairphone?

In 2013, Fairphone launched a movement for fairer electronics. By making a phone, they opened up the supply chain and created new relationships between people and their products. They are making a positive impact across the value chain in mining, design, manufacturing and life cycle, while expanding the market for products that put ethical values first. Together with their community, they are changing the way products are made.

Credit and Source: Fairphone website 2017

What is a Circular Economy?

A circular economy is an alternative to a traditional linear economy (make, use, dispose) in which we keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and products and materials at the end of service life.

Why a circular economy is important

As well as creating new opportunities for growth, a more circular economy will:

reduce waste
drive greater resource productivity
deliver a more competitive UK economy.
position the UK to better address emerging resource security/scarcity issues in the future.
help reduce the environmental impacts of our production and consumption in both the UK and abroad.

Credit and Source: WRAP

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (which operates as WRAP) is a registered UK Charity

Fairphone videos and photographs

I have decided to showcase a few of the most fun and creative vlogs I have participate in over the past 3+ years. I enjoyed recording my graduation presentation below.

My impromptu graduation presentation for the BSEP, NAMA and SSE London recorded using my Fairphone2

MY STORY

What inspired you to start the business?

The Situation

During Ramadan 2008 I was poorly and recovering from surgery.
I was reading Islamic Banking and Insurance.
The last assignment illustrated how Islam promoted equal distribution of wealth. This statement made me question inequality and poverty in the world.
This was my epiphany that motivated me to take action .

The Change

I wanted to alleviate poverty, promote equality and justice for the most disadvantaged individuals and communities around the world.

First Steps

Wrote to the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and asked them if I could start a Fair Trade movement in the United Arab Emirates. They responded positively and told me to I should pursue my fair-trade activities.
I visited Fair Trade Egypt, Cairo.

I commenced trading at the Dubai Flea Market and then moved to the Covent Garden Market Jumeirah, Dubai.

YOUR BUSINESS

What are you offering?

I offer fair trade and ethically produced bespoke products hand made by disadvantaged small producers and groups around the world.

My Business

Who do you help?

Majority of artists are women, widows, victims of human trafficking, marginalized individuals some have disabilities and ethic/indigenous tribes.

How does it work?

I retail fair trade products at specialist markets, exhibitions and boutiques in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
I conduct primary research by testing new fair trade ranges and ask consumers what they like and dislike.
I promote fair-trade by visiting schools, universities, women’s organizations, government events in Dubai/Abu Dhabi.
I visit fair-trade campaigners and supporters in the United Kingdom.
I conduct interviews with fair-trade producers when I visit fair-trade producer groups.

WHY IT MATTERS?

Think about impact?

What positive impact does your service or product make?

Producers especially women are empowered financially, increased levels of self confidence, esteem and respect and dignity.
They receive fair wages and
Better working conditions
Strengthen their position in the community
They have more control over their lives.

Why does it matter to you?

I love fair-trade social and trade justice.
My work makes me happy.
My mind, body, spirit and soul are at peace.
I feel I am working towards positivity and achieving good.
My faith plays a very important role.

What motivates you?

My parents are my motivation.
My late beloved mother always instilled the values of selflessness and willingness to try to help others in need.
Fairtrade and the producers motivate and inspire me.
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