In the face of the climate crisis, every company is seeking to reduce its environmental footprint. Repurposing IT equipment is one of the most effective ways to limit greenhouse gas emissions associated with the manufacturing and disposal of electronic equipment. Here's why this approach is both environmentally friendly and economical.
1. The carbon weight of manufacturing
The production of a new laptop generates an average of 250 to 400 kg of CO₂. This includes raw material extraction, assembly, transportation, and packaging. In comparison, refurbishing a laptop generates less than 30 kg of CO₂, reducing emissions by up to 90%.
2. Extend lifespan = limit impact
Reusing a computer for an additional two or three years helps reduce its initial environmental impact. It also avoids the creation of a new device, and thus a new polluting cycle of extraction, assembly, and distribution.
3. The collective impact of reuse in companies
Imagine a company that replaces 200 workstations. By switching to refurbished equipment or reusing its existing equipment internally, it can save the equivalent of 60 tons of CO₂—the equivalent of a diesel car emitting over 400,000 km.
4. A lever for communication and image
Reducing your carbon footprint through IT reuse fits perfectly into a CSR approach. This can be highlighted in calls for tenders, environmental assessments, and internal and external communications. It's a powerful, concrete, and easily measurable initiative.
5. RECYNEW, a committed player in responsible reuse
RECYNEW assists you with the recovery, diagnostics, reconditioning, and redistribution of your equipment. Each operation is tracked, secured, and optimized to ensure both economic efficiency and a positive impact on the environment.