How sustainable is my phone? Exploring the Fairphone’s modular design concept
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) devices and services account for around 20% of global energy consumption, with smartphones dominating other technologies in terms of GHG emissions. In this case study, we look deeper into the concept of more sustainable mobile devices by analysing a Bill of Materials for Fairphone proxy, using the Ansys Granta EduPack™ set of teaching resources to support materials education and its EcoAudit Tool.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding concept of Life Cycle thinking
- Getting insights into sustainability data
- Ability to use EcoAudit tool for a streamlined Life Cycle assessment on example of a mobile phone
Applicable Courses for Use
- Materials and Sustainability
- Intro to Sustainable Development
- Intro to Sustainability
- Industrial ecology
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Engineering for Sustainable Development
