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Greetings!

Could somebody please recommend a good eco-friendly iPhone/iPad case maker that is based in Europe? I am looking for a minimalistic slim case, similar to Apple silicone/leather ones, just made of something more environmentally friendly? So far I have only heard about/tried the following ones: Pela (not based in Europe, but has a branch here), Wilma (Swedish) and 15:21 (also Swedish), Incipio (US) and UAG (US). Are there any other ones?

Many thanks!
 

Tenkaykev

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Wavecase looks to fit the bill. Inexpensive, look great, cases are made of Wheat straw so biodegradable, and the company is based in the UK
 
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Mr.Simple

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I found uunique from uk:


Pela offers a slim case but only for iphone 12/pro. I have send them a message if they plan to make this case available for the pro max too. This one could be interesting.
 
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I found uunique from uk:


Pela offers a slim case but only for iphone 12/pro. I have send them a message if they plan to make this case available for the pro max too. This one could be interesting.

I agree that Pela Slim case line is probably the best looking of their current lot, but they probably skipped it for the Pro Max due to its massive size and weight, as the Slim case will not be able to offer any adequate protection if the phone actually falls.

Update: since the Slim case is less floppy and harder than Pela’s regular lot, it works really bad for the buttons, so better avoided. Their bumper-style Clear case line with transparent hard backs has a much better button control and grip if you like the design.

⚠️ For European Pela customers, you need to choose your cases carefully, as despite having a dedicated European website, they might still ship it from the US (as stated on their site), in which case they will also charge your card in $, so your bank may apply a surcharge for paying in foreign currency. You can also forget trying to return anything to them for a refund, as it will cost you around 25€ from continental Europe (the cheapest way possible). They write about their “German warehouse” on their site, yet insist you send the products back to the original sender, which is in Salt Lake City, USA. Quite a funny situation for an “eco-friendly” company. 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
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