In trying to protect our cellular technology, we produce over 1 billion plastic phone cases each year! Tens of thousands of these cases are sent to the landfill before being used as they become outdated by new phone models.
Purchasing a phone case that is manufactured and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way is a small choice that has a major impact. Explore the three best eco-friendly phone case brands below.
CASETiFY
CASETiFY products are made from three base materials.
Compostable cases are made from biopolymers, starch, and bamboo fiber. These cases are processed best by industrial facilities, so CASETiFY recommends mailing your case back to them to be properly composted.
Other products are made from recycled phone cases, bioplastic, and plastic manufacturing scraps. Phone cases of any brand can be mailed into their Re/CASETiFY recycling program, and they provide a 15% discount on your next purchase in exchange.
CASETiFY also carries leather products made from 90% recycled materials. These cases are also biodegradable.
All of their products are dyed with eco-friendly inks, shockproof, and feature an antibacterial DEFENSiFY coating. They’re also insured by a 6 month warranty.
Reboxed
Reboxed is a company that is passionate not only about reducing plastic waste, but e-waste as well.
To offset the 50 million tonnes of e-waste produced every year, Reboxed collects unwanted tech via mail and refurbishes or recycles it.
Before going back on the market, every product undergoes a 70 point diagnostic checkup and thorough data wiping. The phones can be purchased for up to 40% less than new phones and include a 12 month warranty.
To top it all off, Reboxed plants five trees for every phone successfully rehomed and donates 1% of all profits to environmental organizations.
And of course, you’ll need a case to protect your new gadget.
Reboxed phone cases are plastic free, made instead from plant based biopolymers and reclaimed wheat fibers. They are 100% biodegradable and shipped in plastic free packaging. One tree is planted for every purchase.
Pela
Pela is renowned as the first compostable phone case and continues to take the cake when it comes to eco-friendly alternatives.
Made from flax shive and plant based biopolymer, Pela cases are free from lead, cadmium, BPA, and phthalates. The cases can be composted at home and will break down in about six months to a year.
When purchased with their zero waste liquid screen protector, Pela cases are insured by a one year screen replacement guarantee.
Pela is carbon neutral certified and donates 1% of their profits to ocean and coastline cleanup initiatives. The company is very transparent about their practices and their carbon footprint breakdown is available on their website.
Pela also carries the widest range of compostable phone cases, offering designs for just about every phone model from the last ten years. They also ship worldwide with minimal packaging.
Ready to make the switch? Mail your old phone case into the Pela 360 program to be upcycled and receive 20% off on your next order.