Samsung is launching its Self-Repair program in the Netherlands and Belgium, among other countries. This allows customers to purchase spare parts and repair kits for recent smartphones and laptops to repair their hardware independently. Currently, spare parts are available for the Galaxy S20, S21 and S22
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
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
It is time to say goodbye to the misconception that “new’’ is superior to “circular’’. We notice that ''New'' is still sold more than circular. Most consumers, in particular in Western Europe, still demand the fastest, nicest and thinnest devices. The same thing still goes
The refurbished IT market value will significantly increase as a result of the growing demand for low-cost devices and the surge of electronic waste. Growth in the micro, small and medium enterprises sector is also boosting demand for refurbished laptops and computers. According to the market
Whereas over 4 out of 5 consumers worldwide agree that the more companies focus on sustainable technologies, the more success they will have in the future, only 42% of them believe that most companies in their country are serious about this topic. This is one of
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
Flex IT en HP Inc. gaan hun gemeenschappelijke productenlijn ‘HP Approved Selection by Flex IT’ ook uitbreiden naar Scandinavië. Deze geplande expansie markeert een belangrijke mijlpaal in de uitrol van dit innovatieve portfolio met refurbished IT-devices. Met deze nieuwe stap spelen beide partners in op
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
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