Recycle Week is a national opportunity to reflect on the waste we create.
And the opportunities we have to reduce, reuse, and recycle more effectively. E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, but it’s also one of the richest in terms of recoverable materials and opportunities for reuse. At Restore Technology, we help organisations take control of their IT lifecycle, reduce environmental impact, and make reuse the first option.
Secure IT Collection: The Starting Point
Every sustainability journey starts with collection. Our secure IT and WEEE-compliant collections ensure assets are tagged, tracked, and transported safely. Instead of being stockpiled or discarded, old devices enter a managed process where reuse comes first.
- Benefit: Keeps e-waste out of landfill and channels devices into reuse or recycling.
- Environmental impact: Reduces the need for new equipment manufacturing, saving energy, water, and raw materials.
Certified Data Wiping: Protecting Information, Enabling Reuse
Data security is critical. Too often, devices are destroyed unnecessarily to protect information. With our certified data erasure and sanitisation services, we ensure data is wiped to the highest standards, making devices safe to reuse.
- Benefit: Protects sensitive data while extending asset life.
- Environmental impact: Reuse avoids the significant carbon footprint of manufacturing replacements.
Refurbishment & Redeployment: Extending Device Lifecycles
A refurbished device can feel brand new. Our engineers clean, upgrade, and test IT assets, preparing them for redeployment within your business or for new users.
- Benefit: Cost-effective supply of IT equipment for teams.
- Environmental impact: Extending asset lifespans by just one cycle can cut e-waste by nearly a third.
Remarketing & Value Recovery: Unlocking Hidden Potential
When devices are no longer needed internally, we help businesses recover value through remarketing services. We securely grade, price, and resell IT assets into trusted secondary markets.
- Benefit: Generates funds to reinvest in future IT projects.
- Environmental impact: Keeps usable devices in circulation, extending lifespans and reducing demand for new equipment.
Responsible Recycling: Closing the Loop
When reuse isn’t possible, we ensure nothing goes to waste. Our responsible recycling services recover metals, plastics, and glass from end-of-life IT. These materials are sent to certified downstream partners to re-enter the supply chain.
- Benefit: Full audit trail for compliance and sustainability reporting.
- Environmental impact: Reduces landfill, preserves natural resources, and prevents harmful emissions.
Recycle Week 2025: Building a Circular IT Economy
Recycle Week reminds us that recycling isn’t just about waste bins — it’s about creating systems that keep resources in use for longer. At Restore Technology, our services go beyond disposal. We help businesses transition to a circular IT model, where collection, erasure, refurbishment, remarketing, and recycling all work together to reduce waste and carbon.
Every device reused saves energy, water, and carbon. Every device recycled responsibly prevents valuable materials from being lost. And every business that partners with Restore Technology plays a role in building a more sustainable future.
Join Us in Making IT More Sustainable
This Recycle Week, take the opportunity to review your IT estate. Are devices sitting unused in storage? Could refurbishment, remarketing, or recycling unlock more value and cut your footprint?Restore Technology is here to support your business in making IT more sustainable — for this week, and every week of the year.
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