Hardware as a service helps make electronics more eco-friendly.
There are a lot of bad things caused by the electronics industry, from the mines to the end of life of the products. Many studies have shown that most of these effects happen when the product is born or when it dies. So, the first thing that needs to be done is to make and sell less electronics. But this is not a good idea for companies whose only source of income is selling these devices. Because of this, we need a different business model: Hardware as a Service (HaaS). Commown is a French Société Coopérative d’Intérêt Collectif (SCIC) that supports fair and sustainable electronics by offering HaaS services with devices that can be fixed and last longer. With a monthly subscription, the service provides smartphones, computers, and headphones and handles repairs that aren’t covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Commown uses devices that are easy to fix and has customer service to help fix devices when they break. By doing this, this service extends the life of products, cuts down on waste, and gives smartphones and other electronics a cheaper option.
Positive facts about Commown
The devices offered and maintained by Commown lasts twice as long than the market average
Reduces CO2 emissions from production of new devices by 50% by doubling product lifespan
The flagship smartphone provided by Commown includes 45% recycled plastic
Cost of all breakages and repairs are covered in subscription fees
Commown offers a 40% price reduction for the smartphone contract after 2 years if the customer keeps the device
Commown website : https://commown.coop/
