London Social Enterprise Urges Businesses to “Call Before You Scrap It” to Donate Old Computers and Laptops
As London-based companies continue to upgrade their IT hardware, a social enterprise is urging them to reconsider their disposal process for old Windows 10 laptops and computers.
SocialBox.Biz, a social enterprise based in London, is launching a new initiative called “Call Before You Scrap It,” which offers a sustainable and socially impactful alternative to standard IT recycling and disposal.
The initiative aims to provide a win-win solution for London businesses and the community by securely reusing functional tech instead of scrapping it.
Not only does this initiative benefit the environment, but it also has a powerful social purpose. By reusing a single laptop, approximately 316 kg of CO2 emissions can be saved, which is more than double the savings from recycling. This is because reusing old devices avoids the energy-intensive manufacturing process for new devices.
In addition to the environmental benefits, the campaign also has a significant social impact. SocialBox.Biz provides reused computers upgraded with free open source software to vulnerable individuals who lack basic computer access, including homeless people moving into permanent accommodation and the elderly living on a small pension.
For many, this technology is a lifeline, offering access to education, job opportunities, and vital social connections. The donated machines are securely wiped and upgraded with open-source software, ensuring both data privacy and usability.
Businesses can easily participate in this initiative through a straightforward process provided by SocialBox.Biz. The social enterprise handles the entire process, ensuring security and convenience for corporate donors. Certified data wiping is provided, and a full chain of custody and destruction certificates are available for IT audits. Devices are collected directly from offices across London and the UK.
By donating their old computers, businesses can also build a strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) profile.
SocialBox.Biz has over a decade of experience in creating positive social change through its tech reuse programs. The social enterprise has established partnerships with charities such as Age UK London, The Passage in City of Westminster, and the C4WS Homeless Project in Camden, among others. Through these partnerships, suitable reusable devices have already been distributed to those in need.
IT managers and corporate leaders who want to turn their old tech into social good can contact SocialBox.Biz today.
To learn more about the “Call Before You Scrap It” initiative, watch the video on YouTube:
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Derick is an experienced reporter having held multiple senior roles for large publishers across Europe. Specialist subjects include small business and financial emerging markets.