By 2031, it is predicted that the market for refurbished and used mobile phones will increase from US$ 49.9 billion to US$ 143.8 billion, expanding at a CAGR of 10.2%. Currently, almost 11% of the worldwide smartphone market is made up of sales of refurbished...
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...
Flex IT Distribution has joined EUREFAS, the European Refurbishment Association, as its newest member. The major European specialist in IT lifecycle management sees the new partnership as a valuable step to further accelerate the optimisation of circular IT hardware in Europe. EUREFAS is the association representing...
Laptops run on lithium-ion batteries, the most efficient on the market. However, the extraction of raw material involves high costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Fortunately, a conductive ceramic forms the basis for a new method of recycling lithium. With the demand for rare metals continuing...
According to Gartner and IDC, 28% fewer PCs were sold worldwide during the final quarter of 2022, compared with the same period in 2021. Throughout 2022, 16.2% fewer computers were delivered. Analysts expect the market will recover late 2023 picking up further in 2024. IDC reports...
Last December, the European Commission presented the European Chips Act, with the aim for Europe to eventually become market leader. The commission wants to invest over 43 billion euros in the chip industry. However, the Act does not address the huge impact when it comes...
By autumn 2024, USB Type-C will become the common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets, cameras and other portable devices in the European Union. The new law is designed to combat e-waste and adds convenience for consumers. Back in September 2021, the European Commission took...
Apple is making its Self Service Repair available in a eight European countries. This will help consumers to keep products for longer instead of purchasing new ones. At the same time, the service has faced some criticism for being too difficult for the average consumer...
Flex IT and HP Nederland have been shortlisted for the ‘Circular Awards 2023 ’ in the ‘Business Large’ category. The finalists of these prestigious awards will be announced on January 16th 2023 and the winners will be presented with an award at the National Circular...
A proposed law is turning the world of smartphones and tablets upside down in Europe. Ecodesign will become the new standard, ensuring that devices are more energy and resource efficient, have a longer lifespan and are easier to repair. Smartphones and tablets in Europe have to...