This is how much carbon dioxide you save by buying used technology

In today's climate crisis, every action we can take to reduce our carbon footprint is important, and an easy way for you to contribute is by buying used technology. Whether it's a smartphone, laptop or tablet, an enormous amount of energy and resources are required to produce them. By instead buying used, you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint and thus contribute to a more sustainable future.

Production's impact on the environment

Every technical device that is manufactured has a carbon cost. From mining minerals and metals used in circuit boards, to the energy required to manufacture, transport and package the products. A report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) shows that the production of a single smartphone can generate up to 85 kg of carbon dioxide. For a laptop it can be over 200 kg. The largest part of this impact occurs even before the product reaches the consumer's hand.

By buying used you save resources
When you buy a used device instead of a new one, you help reduce the demand for new production and thus also reduce the need for raw material extraction and energy use. You reuse a product that already exists, which minimizes the total amount of resources used. For example, if you buy a used smartphone instead of a new one, you can save up to 85 kg of carbon dioxide – which corresponds to driving a car for over 300 kilometers! If you buy a used laptop you can save even more, up to 200 kg of carbon dioxide.

Reduce electronic waste
Another important benefit of buying used technology is that you contribute to reducing the amount of electronic waste (e-waste). Electronic waste is a rapidly growing environmental challenge, and by extending the lifespan of our devices we reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. By choosing a used device you help keep technology in circulation longer and reduce the environmentally harmful impact of production and waste.

Choose used
Buying used technology is not only beneficial for the environment but also better for your wallet. By choosing used technology you can save up to 50% compared to the new price. So do a good deed that benefits both yourself and our common environment – choose used!

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