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Why Hardware Startups Are Betting on Recycled Materials
Episode 7 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo looks at the growing trend of using recycled materials in physical product manufacturing. Lucas and Luna explore how startups like Fairphone and Pela Case are incorporating post-consumer recycled plastics and bioplastics into their devices, and why this shift is both a branding advantage and a supply chain challenge. They discuss the economics of recycled vs. virgin materials, the role of certifications like B Corp, and how early-stage companies can negotiate with recyclers without bulk volume. A concrete case: Fairphone's journey to sourcing…
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