🌱 What Happened
In an effort to combat electronic waste, Indian tech company, Renew IT, decided to take a proactive approach. As of late 2021, Renew IT has been refurbishing old IT equipment, giving it a second life, and contributing to a more sustainable tech industry in India.
💡 Impact
Renew IT has managed to repurpose over 10,000 items of IT hardware annually, thus significantly reducing e-waste. Their efforts have received wide recognition, leading to collaborations with organizations across the country.
- They have made technology more accessible to underprivileged communities by providing them with refurbished devices at a lower cost.
- They have managed to drastically reduce the amount of IT hardware that ends up in landfills, contributing to a cleaner environment.
📍 The Bigger Picture
While Renew IT’s efforts are focused on India, this example of a sustainable approach to technology has the potential to inspire similar initiatives globally. The company is demonstrating that it is possible to address the global e-waste issue in a profitable and sustainable way. More tech companies, seeing the success of Renew IT, are likely to follow in their footsteps in the future.
Let’s hope that more tech companies adopt sustainable practices and contribute to a cleaner future. After all, technology and sustainability need not be mutually exclusive. There’s always a way to combine the two, and Renew IT is showing us how. Read more about their journey here.