London, UK – SocialBox.Biz, a UK-based social enterprise, is calling on London and UK companies to prioritize IT reuse as a greener alternative to recycling. The “Call Before You Scrap It” campaign was launched on Friday, September 5, 2025, with the aim of highlighting the significant environmental and social benefits of reusing technology.
According to the new guide released by SocialBox.Biz, for every 1,000 functional laptops reused, businesses can collectively prevent approximately 310 tons of CO₂ emissions. This significant impact contributes to corporate responsibility goals and is especially relevant as Scope 3 emissions, which are generated across a company’s value chain, face increasing scrutiny.
The guide also reveals that recycling technology often involves energy-intensive and long-distance processes, as there are currently no smelters operating in the UK for IT equipment. Therefore, reusing usable technology is a more effective and ethical choice for reducing a company’s environmental footprint.
Peter Paduh, Founder of SocialBox.Biz, stated, “The statistics on IT e-rubbish are staggering, but our data proves that corporate IT reuse offers a powerful, and often overlooked, solution. We are turning old usable tech into a resource that not only protects the environment but also provides opportunities for people in need in London and beyond, from homeless individuals gaining employment skills to older adults overcoming computer access exclusion.”
The “Call Before You Scrap It” campaign offers a compelling dual benefit. First, it helps the planet by securely wiping functional IT equipment and upgrading it with open-source software, thus reducing Scope 3 emissions. Second, it supports the community by providing technology and IT skills training to those who cannot afford it, such as older people and homeless individuals transitioning into new housing.
To access the new guide and learn more about corporate partnerships, interested companies can visit the SocialBox.Biz website at https://www.socialbox.biz/reuse-before-recycling/.
SocialBox.Biz is inviting more businesses and organizations to join their effort and make a lasting positive impact through their IT disposal policies.
About SocialBox.Biz: SocialBox.Biz is a London-based Community Interest Company (CIC) that has been extending the lifespan of old but still usable tech with open-source innovation into social and environmental good for over a decade. By reusing donated laptops and other tech, SocialBox.Biz helps businesses reduce their environmental footprint and supports people in need.
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
The SocialBox.Biz tech reuse campaign has seen notable success through partnerships with major businesses. One such example is the recent collaboration with the retailer New Look during their office relocation. For more information on this and other case studies, please refer to the article published here: https://pressat.co.uk/releases/socialboxbiz-and-new-look-continue-tech-reuse-partnership-expanding-impact-and-championing-sustainable-practices-during-office-relocation-78f32c276753129a09b29ab8ab84f4a3/
Derick is an experienced reporter having held multiple senior roles for large publishers across Europe. Specialist subjects include small business and financial emerging markets.