There are many misconceptions around refurbished tech and the value it can bring and an even more urgent need to raise awareness around the E-waste crisis and why we should be careful when choosing a partner to take care of our redundant or unwanted IT. Stone Group believes that all technology companies should take more responsibility for e-waste and should offer as standard, an effective and secure IT recycling solution.
As of 11 am on the 28th January 2022, a total of 3,761,395 tonnes of electronic waste has been generated and thrown out*. E-waste is one of the largest and fastest-growing waste streams in the world and the toxic chemicals used in tech are leaked when disposed of incorrectly, harming the planet, the animals, and humans, causing serious health issues to all.
Why choose refurbished?
Refurbished equipment is a reliable, cost-effective, eco-friendly and highly beneficial option for all organisations and yet many still buy new. Stone Group conducted a survey with over 250 senior decision-makers with responsibility for green initiatives across public and private sector organisations and the results were surprising. Only 32% would only buy new tech and of that, 39% said this was because they were concerned that refurbished models would be inferior to new models. Whilst these concerns have been unfounded, this shows that more needs to be done to communicate the benefits of refurbished technology.
If you need help with any unwanted technology, speak to Stone. Stone Group have developed a multi-award-winning IT recycling app, Stone 360, available on Apple and Android devices, which is revolutionising how organisations recycle their IT and create a more sustainable future. To read more about our Stone 360 app visit: www.stonegroup.co.uk/stone-360
Source: https://www.theworldcounts.com/stories/electronic-waste-facts*.
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