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CO₂ emissions
Circular IT helps reduce CO₂ emissions. IT equipment production is responsible for a significant amount of CO₂ emissions.
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Why Circular IT?
The way we use IT today is no longer sustainable. By making IT circular, we keep equipment in use for as long as possible. And at the end of its lifecycle, the raw materials used in its production are recovered and reused.
Reduce resources, CO₂ and e-waste
Business laptops are usually replaced every three to four years. But did you know it takes around 1,200 kg of metal-rich earths and almost 200,000 litres of water to make a single laptop? So let’s change the way we treat laptops and other IT equipment to make for a better environment.
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Extend the life of IT equipment
The productive life of well-designed modern devices is six years, but many companies replace them after only three years. 80% of the carbon footprint of a laptop is related to production. Each year thereafter is practically carbon-neutral. So, extending the lifecycle of IT equipment to more than three or four years is a no-brainer. Prolonging it up to six years is a score for people and planet alike.
Comply with EU and national legislation
Sustainability and waste management regulations are getting tighter, especially in the European Union. By making your IT circular, you not only stay compliant with the latest legislation, but you’re also ready for any future changes to the law. No need to worry about potential fines, legal fees and reputational damage. It also makes you more attractive to customers and employees who are committed to sustainability.
Save costs
Circular IT is not only good for the planet. It’s good for your IT budget too. Extending your hardware’s life or reusing components means you get the maximum out of your initial investment. Circular IT is a win-win: reduce your environmental footprint and your operational costs at the same time.
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How we help you reduce your footprint
Fewer raw materials
Circular IT reduces the demand for new raw materials, such as metals, plastics and rare earths.
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Keeping IT equipment up and running for longer can help you save big on your IT costs.
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Our solution allows you to accurately calculate and reduce your footprint. This means you stay compliant with all future regulations.
Read more How can we make IT circular together?
Read here how together we can make IT hardware circular. By using the steps from the Utrecht Sustainability Institute’s 10R model for circularity, we all contribute to this.
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Elsevier donates residual value of laptops to Kinderen van de Voedselbank
❤️ Amsterdam, November 7, 2024 – Elsevier donates the residual value of written-off laptops to Children of the Food Bank, with the help of ITdonations.
Paul McHugh
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