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Thousands of people have forced Samsung to confirm it uses tin from Bangka Island, Indonesia - where tin mining endangers lives and destroys tropical forests and coral reefs.

Our supporters have also secured a public commitment from Samsung to find an industry-wide solution to end the damage.

But our investigation revealed that Samsung is probably not the only company using Bangka's tin.

The next question is, does your mobile manufacturer use tin from Bangka island?

Thousands of messages from their customers can make them follow Samsung's example and reveal the their supply chains.

We've listed the UK's top mobile phone manufacturers (minus Samsung) below. Select your mobile phone maker and ask them to Make It Better.

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Dear [TARGET],

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Tin mining is ravaging the tropical forests and coral reefs of Bangka Island, Indonesia. As one of your customers I want to know whether you use tin from Bangka in your products? And what commitments will you make to help the people and environment of Bangka? I would also like to know if you will support strengthening the proposed European law (the EU Accounting Directives) that will make all companies reveal the details of their supply chains. I'm pleased that Samsung has already admitted to using tin from Bangka Island and publicly committed to help find an industry-wide solution. As a prominent technology company your support could help prevent destruction on Bangka and elsewhere.

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