Univold Lifecycle offers state-of-the-art solutions to address the return, refurbishment, repair, and remarketing of technology products, all to help customers enable a circular economy.
Reuse – once restored to good working order, the device can be redeployed among your staff and taken back out into the field.
Resell – instead of reusing the repaired devices, we can sell on your behalf through our network of trusted third-party resellers to get a direct financial return.
Recycle – where the device cannot be restored, it will be broken down into salvageable components for either reuse in the restoration of other devices or recycled. Any residual waste will be processed in compliance with e-waste regulations.
CUTTING CARBON EMISSIONS
Consider the production levels required to manufacture a new device and the logistics behind it to get all the componentry together and shipped out to the end user.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) reported that manufacturing technology contributed to over half of the world’s CO2 emissions.
By extending the lifecycle of technology when it becomes obsolete, the amount of new technology required and therefore production will decrease, cutting carbon emissions.
A lot of e-waste is processed incorrectly, by open-air burning, through acid baths, and via personal handling of contaminants.
This releases harmful substances such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Sustained human contact with these can cause neurological damage and cancer, and CO2 is released into the atmosphere.
According to PACE (Partnership for Action on Computing Equipment), e-waste makes up 2% of overall solid waste, which is equivalent to 70% of total hazardous waste.
Extending the lifecycle of devices will ease the pressures on e-waste processing facilities, remove the burden of informally handling it, and encourage recycling or safe destruction.
Salvaging parts of truly obsolete technologies and reusing them to extend the life of other devices will also decrease the number of materials going to waste.
Manufacturing puts a strain on natural resources. With finite resources diminishing, harvesting reusable parts of obsolete technologies will ease some of this pressure. For example, due to the refining process, the precious metals found in printed circuit boards (PCBs) are 10 times more abundant than in the natural ores they were mined from.
The WEF reported in 2019 that over 92 billion tonnes of materials had been extracted and processed by the whole manufacturing industry.
Recycling tech allows some valuable raw materials such as indium, cobalt, and neodymium to be harnessed – these would otherwise be lost through e-waste and sourcing the raw replacements would add to GHG.
VALUE RETURN
With the environmental and economic benefits of extending the lifecycle of devices, there’s a huge opportunity in securely wiping devices that are perceived as obsolete to assess for value.
Going through the repair and refurbish process will restore the condition of the device and increase its value, making it suitable for resale, thus recovering more value.
Waste Aid reported that in 2023 the value of the recommerce market is expected to increase to $51 billion.
REDUCING DOWNTIME
One effective strategy for reducing downtime in businesses is to maintain a stock of refurbished devices. This ensures that an immediate replacement can be sent to employees when a faulty device is identified.
Meanwhile, the faulty device can be swapped and returned for screening and repair. This approach is advantageous for both on-site and remote workers, as it minimizes delays associated with sourcing replacements or waiting for device repairs.
By having a ready stock of devices on-hand, businesses can streamline their operations and minimize disruptions caused by device failures.
CONFIGURED AND UPDATED
As part of our meticulous process, we will ensure that the operating system of the device is up-to-date, incorporating the latest software updates.
We take pride in thoroughly configuring the devices to meet your specific prerequisites, including the installation of required apps and software.
Additionally, we can implement measures to block specified web addresses, ensuring a tailored and secure user experience.
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we strive to provide you with a seamless and customized service.