This GOMI speaker is not just stunning to look at, but the unique colours are due to being made from recycled plastic bags. Sold with a lifetime repair guarantee, it’s handmade in Brighton (with 32 hours of battery life to boot) and compatible with Bluetooth and AUX.
The USB-C fast charges from 0 to 100% in just 2 hours, and you can pair two for full stereo sound. This product generates half the carbon dioxide emissions of comparable speakers. It’s expensive (but then all speakers are) and designed to last for life. Ideal for festivals, pubs and discos etc.
gomi (Brighton) is a sustainable design studio that makes the world’s first power banks from non-recyclable plastic waste and repurposed e-bike batteries.
Everything they make is durable and backed by a lifetime repair promise, showcasing to the planet how to make high-quality tech products without waste.
Long-lasting battery life is as essential as the food trucks lining up at the festival site. The longer the battery, the fewer the recharges, which means less drain on power sources.
Opt for speakers featuring rechargeable batteries made from sustainable materials like lithium iron phosphate. They last longer and are less harmful to produce. Ever heard of solar-powered speakers? They harness the sun’s energy, making them a great pick for bright festival days.
Portable Speakers with Long Battery Life
Minirig Portable Speakers don’t just have the longest battery life to make them last longer, but they are made in the UK. Designed by engineers, these offer 30-hour or 80-hour battery life encased in a sleek cylinder, with a hifi-quality sound system. The team is happy to repair your Minirig for a fair price, even if out of warranty.
The 30-hour speaker offers a mini-version with powerful sound, using the latest technology and quality design, yet is still small enough to pop in your pocket. Includes Bluetooth and aux connectivity thrown in, this is the perfect portable speaker for festivals.
It offers 30 hours of life at low use, or 10 hours for average use (only 3 hours for maximum volume but not good for your ears or anyone else!)
Charging time is 2 to 3 hours. Includes a charging cable and aux cable, encased in anodised aluminium, with a one-year warranty (or pay £24 after that). The company also plan to keep the same design core, so they can upgrade existing items, rather than you have to buy new.
A standard speaker might seem small, but its carbon emissions can add up fast, especially with mass production. Switching to eco-friendly models can lower your carbon footprint by up to 30%. Using devices that incorporate energy-efficient components or are powered by renewable energy makes a tangible difference.
Festivals are infamous for generating waste, but that doesn’t have to include mountains of tech rubbish. By opting for equipment that’s built to last and easy to recycle, you embrace waste reduction. It’s akin to choosing reusable cutlery over single-use plastic—small changes with big impacts.
A Repairable Power Bank (from plastic bags)
Gomi Power Bank is handmade in Brighton from recycled plastic bags, and is also easy to repair. It holds enough power to recharge your phone up to three times, and also uses second-life batteries for durable but eco-friendly power. It’s sold alongside USB-A and USB-C fast charging ports. Sold in a zero waste case too.
This charger offers over 50% fewer carbon emissions than repairable chargers. The charger can even charge up to two devices at the same time, and yet is a portable size, to carry with you, when you’re out and about.
Brighton company gomi is a sustainable design studio, and prides itself on creating the world’s first power banks, made entirely from repurposed e-bike batteries and plastic waste that is difficult to recycle. Each power bank is durable and backed by a lifetime repair promise.
Headphones (made from recycled plastic bottles)
AIAIAI Headphones are sold with a 4-year warranty (anything fixed for free for the fist 3 years) and designed to last years, as you can replace the cable if it wears out or switch to wireless Bluetooth speakers.
If you run out of battery, just plug in a cable until you recharge. Trusted by musicians and technicians worldwide, you can also buy a hard-shell carry case, to keep them safe from bumps and scratches.
The lightweight Bluetooth headphones (above) offer critically-acclaimed sound and feature soft ear cushions that are made from recycled materials (including plastic bottles).
The Bluetooth headband transmits hi-res audio with built-in dual microphones, and there is over 40 hours playback time, with full charge. Includes a cable and intuitive multi-functional joystick controls.
A Set of Repairable Modular Headphones
Fairphone (a company that makes repairable smartphones) also makes modular headphones, that are easy to repair, instead of being confined to landfill after a short while.
These wireless headphones are top quality, and modular to fold, as well as being made from 80% recycled plastic and 100% recycled aluminium for the headbase. People who make them, also receive a fair living wage.
You can repair these headphones yourself, as nothing is glued shut, to force you to buy another pair, if a slight thing goes wrong. And for each pair bought, the company recycles the same amount of electronic waste, meaning they are e-waste neutral.
The battery is replaceable, and one of the easiest parts to fix. You can also replace both the headband and ear cushion, easily and with little effort.
You can also repair the speakers. So if sound is not coming out of one ear, you don’t have to buy a new pair of headphones. Even the USB-C port is totally replaceable. Delivering top sound quality, the headphones include a quick-start guide and storing pouch.
