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83% of adults in the UK reported an increase in their cost of living in March 2022, everything from food and energy to transport. It's no surprise that many of us are looking at areas to cut down and save. But one things for certain, hardly any of us want to cut down our use of phones and internet! read more

Awareness activities and national campaigns such as Fairtrade Fortnight have become increasingly popular and encouraged more of us to swap our daily habits and make conscious choices that positively impact both the planet and people. read more

Your Co-op Mobile and Your Co-op Broadband is devastated at the news in Ukraine and stands in unison with The UK co-operative movement and with co-operatives in Ukraine and everyone affected by the recent Russian invasion. read more

The journey from the earth the cobalt or gold is taken from to create the mobile phone that sits in your hand is a complex one, environmentally unfriendly and generally full of unethical practices. read more

Crammed with all your contacts, photos, memories, and the device that keeps you connected to work, friends and family 24/7, your mobile phone is a very precious piece of technology. But it’s not just what you save onto it that makes it valuable. Your smartphone contains dozens of minerals and materials sourced from all over the world each with their own complex supply chain. read more