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5 Reasons Why Repairing Your Office Tech is Smarter Than Buying New

In today’s fast-paced business environment, keeping your office tech up-to-date is essential. But when something breaks, is it better to replace or repair?

At Repair Circle, we believe in the power of repair—both for your bottom line and the planet. Here are five reasons why repairing your office tech is the smarter choice.

1. Save Money and Resources

When a device breaks, the immediate thought is often to replace it with a new one. But buying new equipment can be costly, especially for businesses managing multiple devices.

Repairing your existing tech not only saves money but also extends the life of your devices.

This approach reduces the need for frequent replacements, saving your company valuable resources in the long run.

2. Reduce E-Waste

E-waste is a growing problem worldwide, with millions of tons of discarded electronics ending up in landfills each year.

By choosing to repair rather than replace, your business helps reduce e-waste.

Repair Circle partners with local experts to breathe new life into your old devices, ensuring they stay out of landfills and continue to be useful.

3. Support Local Businesses

When you repair your tech through Repair Circle, you're not just fixing devices—you’re supporting local repair shops and technicians.

This helps strengthen the local economy and fosters a community that values sustainability.

It’s a win-win situation: you get your devices fixed, and local businesses get a boost.

4. Contribute to a Circular Economy

A circular economy is all about keeping products in use for as long as possible. Instead of the traditional linear model of “take, make, dispose,” a circular approach focuses on reusing, repairing, and recycling.

By opting to repair your office tech, your business contributes to this sustainable model, reducing the demand for new resources and minimising waste.

5. Promote a Greener Brand Image

Consumers and clients are increasingly looking to do business with companies that prioritise sustainability.

By choosing repair over replacement, your business demonstrates its commitment to environmental responsibility.

This not only strengthens your brand image but also helps attract clients who value green practices.

Case Study: Kiron Open Higher Education - Sustainable IT Solutions with Repair Circle

Kiron Open Higher Education, an NGO, partnered with Repair Circle to manage and repair their unused IT devices.

The goal was to find a sustainable solution for 19 MacBooks.

This partnership highlights how repairing, rather than replacing, can lead to significant environmental and financial benefits.

Results:

Devices Repaired: 19 MacBooks
CO2e Emissions Saved: Over 3,800 kg
Time Saved: 24 hours
E-Waste Prevented: 28 kg
Financial Savings: €15,000 to €30,000 compared to buying new devices

Environmental Impact:

The average per capita e-waste for IT devices is 0.333 kg. With 28 kg of e-waste prevented, this initiative offsets the per capita e-waste of approximately 84 people.

This partnership with Kiron demonstrates the power of repair in reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainability, all while delivering substantial cost savings and minimising environmental impact.

By choosing Repair Circle, Kiron avoided the environmental cost of new production, reduced waste, and made a positive impact on the planet.

Conclusion

Repairing your office tech is more than just a cost-effective solution—it’s a smart, sustainable choice that benefits your business, the environment, and the local community. At Repair Circle, we make it easy for you to keep your devices in top condition while supporting a circular economy.

Interested in making the switch to repair? Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your business manage its IT devices sustainably.