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Consumer Lifestyle

Ethical Electronics

Astute electronics brands and start-ups are rethinking their supply chains and extending product lifecycles with new systems for upgrades and repairs.

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27 Feb 2014
BY: Sophie Corfan & Madeleine Cuff
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