Swap the batteries, tips, charging case, shell, or even just individual buds.

But of course we all know that the big manufacturers don’t do this not because they can’t but because they don’t want to. Planned obsolescence is still very much the name of the game, despite all the bullshit they spout about sustainability.

  • noodlejetski@lemm.eeEnglish
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    7 months ago

    Overpriced.

    their entire premise is making sure that people on the supply chain of their devices are compensated adequately (hence the “Fair” in the name), which is why their products are more expensive than you’re used to.

    • UckyBon@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      7 months ago

      It’s called feel-good marketing. Similar to organic veggies or ethical coffee from Starbucks.

      • noodlejetski@lemm.eeEnglish
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        7 months ago

        I don’t know about Starbucks or Big Organic Veggie, but Fairphone publishes annual reports on sustainability and life quality of their workers.