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Author: Dave Van der Zande

Substantial savings on CO2 emissions and e-waste with refurbished electronics

Opting for a refurbished electronic device can significantly reduce CO2 emissions, water consumption and e-waste, according to research by Refurbed and Fraunhofer Austria Research GmbH. The study compares the environmental impact of new and refurbished smartphones, tablets and laptops. The study indicates that 80% of all

Flex IT and HP successful with HP Approved Selection

More and more businesses are seeking sustainability in their use of IT hardware. Extending the lifespan of hardware is a crucial step. "There is no need to provide the current generation of professionals with a new device every two years." "Our work mainly consists of promoting

European Commission expands Right to Repair legislation

European Commission expands Right to Repair legislation

The European Commission has proposed to expand the right to repair for consumers to make it easier and cheaper to repair goods, even beyond the legal guarantee period. Brussels anticipates that the expansion will help with decreasing the amount of waste and the use of

Andreas Mayer

Drivers for change towards a more sustainable IT industry

Recently, I shared my thoughts about the need for some fundamental changes in the IT industry in its transition towards circular IT. In addition to innovation, a stronger focus on the design and production of IT hardware that is built to last, can help organizations