Sustainable Phone Cases 2025: Eco-Friendly Buyer's Guide and Analysis.
- biodegradable
- responsible materials
- eco packaging
- recycled plastics
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Andriod / iOS
Andriod
Partial / conditional — some Samsung phones (S10, S10+) have cork cases
iOS
Yes — they offer iPhone models (iPhone 14, 15 etc.) in cork cases
Claims / Ethics
Biodegradable
Yes. Cork is natural and biodegradable material. The cases are made from natural cork, which is a sustainable harvested tree bark.
Upcycled Materials
No
Natural Rubber
No
Plastic Free Packaging
No
Wood
No
Overall Claims
100% natural, recyclable and biodegradable. Highly resilient to scratches and dirt, the material keeps its good looks over time. Water resistent.
Style
- Handmade / minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic; slim, lightweight cork style; some products are MagSafe compatible.
Certifications
- No
Bonus Features
Circular / Take Back Scheme
- No
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agood company
Andriod / iOS
Andriod
Yes — cases are available for Samsung, Motorola etc, as part of their phone cases line.
iOS
Yes — many collections support iPhone models.
Claims / Ethics
Biodegradable
Partial / conditional. They offer compostable or bio-based “plant-based” phone cases. For example, the “Tolerate ECO Case” is said to be made of only compostable material that decomposes in about 6-12 months.
Upcycled Materials
Yes / partial. Some products (phone cases, recycled/reused materials) are described as upcycled or from post-consumer waste. E.g., “Circular Clear Phone Case, Recycled” etc.
Natural Rubber
Plastic Free Packaging
Yes. They emphasize sustainable materials and packaging in their product descriptions.
Wood
No
Overall Claims
Style
- Minimalist / Scandinavian design; clean aesthetics, durable functionality.
Certifications
- Certified B-Corp
Bonus Features
Circular / Take Back Scheme
- Yes / partial. They have “Recycle your case” as a menu item; they promote “agood loop™” (circularity, reuse) initiatives.
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Loam & Lore
Andriod / iOS
Andriod
Yes — they sell compostable phone cases for Android models
iOS
Yes — wide range of compostable iPhone cases
Claims / Ethics
Biodegradable
Yes — cases are fully compostable (made from plants like wheat straw & plant starch)
Upcycled Materials
Partial — some blends reuse agricultural byproducts (wheat).
Natural Rubber
No
Plastic Free Packaging
Yes — 100% plastic-free and recyclable packaging.
Wood
Yes — they sell bamboo phone cases in their WoodCycle collection. Those cases are made with a thin wood layer overlaid onto a soft biodegradable Wheat Straw and TPU shell
Overall Claims
Give a back a percentage of profit from each sale, for every single product they sell
Style
- Minimalist, earthy tones, natural feel, simple protective cases.
Certifications
- None
Bonus Features
Circular / Take Back Scheme
- Not mentioned
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Mmore
Andriod / iOS
Andriod
Yes — MMORE makes cases for major Android brands like Samsung, Huawei, and Google Pixel.
iOS
Yes — wide range of iPhone cases available, including latest models.
Claims / Ethics
Biodegradable
Partial — embedded natural layers (lavender, hay, coffee, etc.) are biodegradable, but the bio-based polymer shell is not fully home-compostable.
Upcycled Materials
Yes — coffee and some other organic inclusions are upcycled from waste streams.
Natural Rubber
No
Plastic Free Packaging
Yes — packaging is fully plastic-free and made from recycled materials.
Wood
No — instead of wood fibre, MMORE highlights organic lavender, rose petals, coffee grounds, and other plants.
Overall Claims
“The world’s first cases made of real natural materials” such as lavender, coffee, and rose petals. Their lavender cases retain a natural fragrance — a first-of-its-kind innovation. Use of organic and locally sourced plants to reduce environmental impact. Highlight natural biodegradability of embedded materials.
Style
- One-of-a-kind: each case features pressed natural elements (lavender, coffee, hay, rose petals, etc.), sealed into the cover. They are visually unique, eco-inspired, and the lavender cases even smell like lavender.
Certifications
- None
Bonus Features
Circular / Take Back Scheme
- No
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Pela
Andriod / iOS
Andriod
Yes – Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy
iOS
Yes – iPhone 11 → iPhone 17
Claims / Ethics
Biodegradable
Yes – compostable cases (flax shive + plant biopolymer)
Upcycled Materials
No
Natural Rubber
No
Plastic Free Packaging
Yes – Every Pelacase arrives in cardboard packaging
Wood
Yes – flax shive (wood-like plant fibre)
Overall Claims
Compostable, Non-toxic (BPA-free, no forever chemicals), 30% less carbon, 34% less water, 80% less waste
Style
- Dimsum Doodles, Strawboories, Minimal, Food themes, Nature prints, Solid colors, Wood-inspired designs
Certifications
- Certified B Corporation, Climate Neutral Certified
Bonus Features
Circular / Take Back Scheme
- Yes – Pela 360 recycling program
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Popsicase
Andriod / iOS
Andriod
Yes — they offer cases for Android phones too.
iOS
Yes — many collections support iPhones; several are explicitly iPhone-only.
Claims / Ethics
Biodegradable
Yes — made from plant-based bioplastics derived from corn, cassava, sugar cane, and beet, designed to be compostable under the right conditions.
Upcycled Materials
Yes. Phones made from abandoned fishing nets and scrap aluminium.
Natural Rubber
Plastic Free Packaging
Wood
No
Overall Claims
2 meters² of fishing nets = 1 recycled phone case
Style
- Cool popsicle pop out feature, very unique
Certifications
Bonus Features
Circular / Take Back Scheme
- Yes. POPSICASE is the only phone case in the world that you can return to us to be fully recovered, closing the loop of the circular economy.
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Reboxed
Andriod / iOS
Andriod
Yes — cases available for Samsung models (Galaxy S and Note series).
iOS
Yes — cases available for a wide range of iPhones
Claims / Ethics
Biodegradable
Yes. Their eco phone case line is 100% compostable, made with plant-based polymers and reclaimed wheat fibres.
Upcycled Materials
Yes / partial. The “reclaimed wheat fibres” are from waste/recycled sources.
Natural Rubber
No
Plastic Free Packaging
Yes. They state the packaging is plastic-free; also that packaging is recycled, made with paper, etc.
Wood
Partial. They use reclaimed wheat fibres (plant-based fibre) rather than wood fibre.
Overall Claims
“Fk New” campaign challenges throwaway culture** and e-waste during Black Friday. 5-point plan: Measure, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Offset.
Style
- Sleek eco-case designs, slim, available in multiple colours; durable despite being compostable. Wireless charging compatible etc.
Certifications
- Certified B Corporation. They mention SGS approval for materials; also “SGS approved organic material” for biodegradable cases.
Bonus Features
Circular / Take Back Scheme
- No
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Tallpine Cases
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Andriod / iOS
Andriod
Yes for Samsung phones
iOS
Yes, iPhone 11 – iPhone 16 cases
Claims / Ethics
Biodegradable
100% compostable cases made from wood fibre and plant starch; biodegradable packaging; supports Finnish environmental initiatives.
Upcycled Materials
No — their material blend is focused on virgin natural sources (wood fibres + plant starch), not recycled/upcycled plastics.
Natural Rubber
Yes — Tallpine includes natural rubber in the blend to improve durability and shock absorption without relying on petroleum plastics.
Plastic Free Packaging
Yes — packaging is made from recycled cardboard and is completely plastic-free. Each product is shipped in packaging made solely from recycled materials.
Wood
Yes — Tallpine uses FSC-certified Nordic wood fibres blended with plant starch to create the base material for their cases.
Overall Claims
Eco-conscious materials like plant-based bioplastics, sustainably sourced wood, and recycled PET, with careful forest management ensuring new trees are planted for each one harvested
Style
- Minimalist Scandinavian design, matte finish, natural tones inspired by Nordic forests (pine, spruce, birch aesthetics).
Certifications
- FSC-certified wood fibres; material is certified industrially compostable (EN 13432).
Bonus Features
Circular / Take Back Scheme
- Yes — Tallpine runs a return program: customers can send old cases back to be industrially composted or recycled into new material.
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Wave Case
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Andriod / iOS
Andriod
Yes — cases for Samsung, Google etc
iOS
Yes — full iPhone case line including latest models
Claims / Ethics
Biodegradable
Yes (industrial composting & some claims of full biodegradability)
Upcycled Materials
No
Natural Rubber
No
Plastic Free Packaging
Yes. Their packaging is plastic-free, minimalist, recycled/recyclable mailers.
Wood
No / not found
Overall Claims
Yes (industrial composting & some claims of full biodegradability)
Style
- Vibrant colours, printed designs, pastels, nature/graphic prints etc. Styles aimed to be fashionable & eco-friendly.
Certifications
- Member of 1% for the Planet. Wave Case +1 ; also claims carbon-neutral shipping in some places via Climate Partner.
Bonus Features
Circular / Take Back Scheme
- Yes They offer returns / composting via their site; mentioned “returned to Wave Case who will compost them for you”.
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Woodcessories
Andriod / iOS
Andriod
Yes — cases available for Samsung and other Android models.
iOS
Yes — wide range of iPhone cases, including iPhone 17 and older models.
Claims / Ethics
Biodegradable
Yes / partial — They offer phone cases described as biodegradable when made from plant-based materials (e.g. “Bio Case” made with plant starch + wheat/straw residues).
Upcycled Materials
Yes / partial — They use agricultural by-products (e.g. straw, wheat residues) in some of their “Bio Case” lines.
Natural Rubber
No
Plastic Free Packaging
Yes — packaging is described in their materials page etc. as using more natural or recycled materials. Also eco-friendly colors, etc.
Wood
Yes — they use FSC-certified wood in many of their cases. Wood is a natural component, combined with other natural materials.
Overall Claims
100% biodegradable Bio Cases made from plant starch • FSC-certified wood • Upcycled agricultural waste (wheat & straw) • Plastic-free packaging • 30% discount take-back recycling scheme • REACH-compliant & BPA-free materials
Style
- Natural / premium styles: wood, stone, kraft paper, bio-leather/organic plant-based materials; slim, elegant design; MagSafe options.
Certifications
- FSC • GRS (Global Recycled Standard) • Oeko-Tex® • EN 13432 compostability • REACH compliant • BPA-free
Bonus Features
Circular / Take Back Scheme
- Yes — they offer a program where used “Bio-Cases” can be sent back for recycling in their production, with a discount incentive (30%) for doing so.
