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Commown
Strasbourg, FRImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseSustainable ProductsClimate & Environmental Protection
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2018
LocationStrasbourg
About Commown
Commown is a Société Coopérative d’Intérêt Collectif (SCIC) based in Strasbourg, France, specializing in responsible and sustainable electronics. The organization combats planned obsolescence by offering a unique rental model for durable and repairable electronic devices. This "Hardware as a Service" approach promotes the maximum lifespan of products like smartphones and computers across multiple rental cycles. Commown emphasizes collective interest, ecology, and ethics, and operates a low-consumption website.
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Sustainability Goals
Responsible Consumption & Production
Durable Electronics for Conscious Consumption
Commown combats planned obsolescence with a rental model for repairable, long-lasting electronics, reducing waste and promoting resource conservation.
Promoting a Sustainable Circular Economy
The organization offers eco-designed smartphones and computers, while its 'Consom'Action' program encourages private and business customers toward responsible consumption practices.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovation for Sustainable Electronics Industry
Commown promotes a transformation of electronics production through its innovative rental model and provision of highly repairable devices.
Resilient Products Combatting Obsolescence
The organization acts as a 'militant supplier' for durable and eco-designed products from brands like Fairphone, focusing on longevity and reusability.
Life on Land
Reducing Raw Material Extraction and E-Waste
By maximizing the lifespan of electronic devices, Commown reduces the demand for new raw materials and contributes to mitigating environmental impacts.
Protecting Terrestrial Ecosystems
The organization's focus on repairability and longevity reduces the electronics industry's ecological footprint, often associated with habitat destruction.
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FAQs
Q1How does Commown contribute to sustainable electronics?+
Commown combats planned obsolescence through a unique rental model for durable and repairable electronics. As a "militant supplier," the cooperative promotes the maximum lifespan of devices like smartphones and computers, rather than encouraging frequent new purchases.
Q2What products and services does Commown offer?+
Commown offers smartphones, computers, and audio devices from brands such as Fairphone, Why!, and Shift. Its business model is based on "location sans option d’achat" (rental without purchase option) and includes services for individuals and professionals, as well as software support and repairs.
Q3What organizational structure and values does Commown uphold?+
Commown is a Société Coopérative d’Intérêt Collectif (SCIC), emphasizing collective interest and limiting capital influence. Its values include sobriety, ecology, ethics, transparency, resilience, and techno-criticism, allowing customer participation in governance.
Q4What is Commown's impact in terms of device usage and customer satisfaction?+
Commown has over 6,250 devices in service, primarily Fairphones and computers. The organization reports high customer satisfaction with an average service score of 9.5 out of 10, based on more than 1,000 evaluations.
Q5Where is Commown headquartered and what is the size of its team?+
Commown is headquartered in Strasbourg, France. The cooperative's team consists of 34 staff members dedicated to sustainable electronics.
