Green IT · Hardware lifecycle
Make IT
last longer.
Sustainable IT starts with using devices longer, reducing waste, and making smarter choices for reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling.
The foundation
Four moves
before recycling.
Recycling matters, but it's the last step. The greenest device is the one we keep using. These four principles guide every decision in this hub.
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Step 01
Reuse
Find a second purpose for working hardware before retiring it. Donate, redeploy, or pass it on.
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Step 02
Repair
Restore broken devices through targeted intervention. A small fix often beats a full replacement.
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Step 03
Refurbish
Modernise, certify and redistribute equipment that still has years of life ahead of it.
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Step 04
Recycle
Recover material when reuse is no longer possible. Always after the other three Rs.
Choose your path
Where would
you like to begin?
Three entry points, depending on whether you're equipping yourself, your team, or just looking to learn.
For Private Users
Practical guidance for households and individuals on how to reuse, repair, donate, and properly recycle IT devices.
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For Professional Users
Information for businesses and organisations about lifecycle management, refurbishment, reuse strategies, and sustainable IT procurement.
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Learn More
Explore the basics of Green IT, recycling, reuse, and the environmental impact of IT equipment and digital infrastructure.
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