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Article summary · Original by Matthew Payton · 22 April 2026

Sustainable Tech in Practice: Driving Impact Through Circularity and Secure Device Lifecycle Management

Extend the life of devices

Use inventory and condition data to identify equipment that can be repaired, refurbished or redeployed. Keeping devices in service can reduce replacement purchases and retain value in the fleet.

Make recovery secure and measurable

At retirement, maintain a documented chain of custody and verify data sanitisation. Route reusable equipment to redeployment or resale, and recycle the remainder responsibly. Record reuse, recovered value and waste diversion for sustainability reporting.

Start with an audit

Record where equipment is, how old it is and what condition it is in. Use the findings to set reuse targets, review repairability in procurement and assess the evidence your ITAD partner can provide.

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