TECH TRENDS estates migrating to laptops to empower flexible working and now depending on the performance and efficiency of IT systems . With refurbished IT mostly focusing on cosmetic appearance and only small fixes , the lack of reliability can leave many at risk .
Why is remanufacturing different ?
Although the two have a similar end goal ; restoring technology to ensure it can have a second life cycle , there are stark differences between the results of remanufacturing and refurbishing . Remanufacturing , when the term has been applied correctly , has been certified as being as good as or better than new , through a BSI Kitemark . This means that it has the same or better performance than its brand new equivalent but comes at a vastly reduced cost and without the damage to the planet .
Involving a thorough process , remanufacturing converts the product to like-new quality in both appearance and performance by testing and replacing individual components through a thorough remanufacturing process . Remanufacturing goes beyond correcting a single fault in a product or simply improving the cosmetic appearance . With those in the public and private sector needing reliable IT and becoming increasingly concerned about their sustainability footprint , remanufacturing can be a win-win solution .
Refurbishing often delays the end of life of those units selected for refurbishing , but nevertheless old or damaged parts are often discarded and eventually the whole product will need to be as well . Remanufacturing is a much more thorough process that can see more parts re-used and truly deliver 0 % e-waste . In terms of adhering to the principles of the circular economy , it really is night and day in comparison .
The hidden benefits of remanufacturing
The immediate benefits are therefore clear for businesses and the wider industry with longer product life cycles , less overall e-waste , improved performance and ultimately cost saving . But many non-tangible benefits also come with it . Certified remanufacturers , operating under the BSI Kitemark for remanufacturing , can have a direct impact on ESG reports and have done the hard yards when it comes to measuring the impact , whereas this is a more difficult and unclear picture with most refurbishers .
With the public sector being tasked to be more sustainable and many businesses setting their
IT ' S MADE SECOND- LIFE TECHNOLOGY WIDELY AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS ENSURING THAT SOME PRODUCTS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO TO WASTE ARE REUSED AS COMMERCIALLY ATTRACTIVE OPTIONS .
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