London, UK – Tuesday 9 September, 2025 – With the increasing emphasis on sustainability and corporate social responsibility, businesses are looking for smarter and more impactful alternatives to traditional IT recycling and disposal. In light of this, SocialBox.Biz, a London-based Community Interest Company (CIC), has released an updated guide on secure IT reuse, highlighting the benefits of prioritising reuse over recycling.
The guide, informed by SocialBox.Biz’s ongoing campaigns and resources, explores the potential of secure IT reuse in reducing Scope 3 CO₂ emissions, enhancing ESG and CSR profiles, ensuring GDPR-compliant data security, and driving social impact through the donation of usable tech to disadvantaged communities.
The “Call Before You Scrap It” campaign, launched by SocialBox.Biz in July 2025, urges universities and businesses to donate functional devices before disposing of them, cutting e-waste while amplifying impact.
According to SocialBox.Biz, there are several key advantages to choosing reuse over recycling. These include environmental impact, social good, ESG and CSR enhancement, and cost efficiency. By reusing a laptop, for example, companies can save more CO₂ than recycling, as it avoids the energy-intensive process of new manufacturing. Additionally, donated devices support digital inclusion, providing access to education, job training, and connectivity for underserved groups.
Data security is a top priority for SocialBox.Biz, and the company adheres to strict protocols to protect sensitive information during reuse. This includes certified double-layered wiping using industry-standard software and providing full chain-of-custody tracking, ISO 27001 alignment, and Data Destruction Certificates (DDC) for audits.
The step-by-step process for companies looking to integrate reuse into their IT strategy includes assessment, secure collection, data erasure and upgrades, repurposing and impact, and turning old tech into a positive impact story. Companies can also sponsor impact plans, such as tech labs or training, to claim emission offsets and build impact.
To showcase their CSR efforts, companies can receive certificates, impact metrics, and media support from SocialBox.Biz. The company has also released updated videos in 2025 highlighting real-world applications, including case studies, CO₂ savings, and the “Call Before You Scrap It” campaign.
The updated guide draws from recent press releases, FAQs, and articles, providing actionable insights for businesses. For tailored advice, companies can reach out to SocialBox.Biz to integrate reuse into their IT strategy and position themselves as sustainability leaders.
For more information on secure IT reuse and SocialBox.Biz’s mission, visit https://www.socialbox.biz/.
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