“SocialBox.Biz Launches “Call Before You Scrap It” Campaign to Promote Reuse of Business Tech and Prioritize Donation Service in London and the UK”

London, UK – SocialBox.Biz, a leading self-sustaining social enterprise, has launched a new campaign to promote the donation of reusable tech over corporate computer recycling in the city. The campaign, titled “Call SocialBox.Biz Before You Scrap It,” aims to raise awareness about the environmental and social benefits of choosing to donate old IT equipment.

Peter Paduh, Founder of SocialBox.Biz, explained the motivation behind the campaign, stating that it is “more than just a slogan,” but a movement towards a sustainable future. By encouraging businesses to donate their old IT equipment instead of recycling it, SocialBox.Biz is not only reducing Scope 3 emissions, but also making a meaningful social impact. “We’re here to help businesses meet their ESG and CSR goals while supporting those in need,” Paduh added.

Companies and organizations can easily join the campaign and receive a CSR Impact Report detailing their contribution to sustainability and social good. The report will showcase the positive environmental and social impact of their donation, aligning with ESG goals and supporting mandatory sustainability reports.

SocialBox.Biz is now calling on more businesses to participate in the campaign, especially those planning to upgrade their IT systems this summer. “Before you recycle old corporate computers in London or recycle old business laptops, call us first to check what can still be reused,” said Peter Paduh. “Together, we can make a bigger difference, protect the planet, and increase impact.”

SocialBox.Biz is a UK-based community interest company dedicated to ethical, social, and sustainability innovations. Their platform encourages the donation of reusable equipment to benefit businesses, communities, and the environment. By extending the lifecycle of hardware and avoiding energy-intensive recycling, SocialBox.Biz is able to reduce Scope 3 emissions and support circular economy principles. This not only delivers environmental and social benefits, but also cost benefits, making it a strategic choice for UK businesses.

According to a UN report, the UK’s e-waste is expected to significantly increase by 2030. To address this issue, SocialBox.Biz offers a better solution than recycling. They collect working tech before it’s recycled, securely reuse it, and help people in need. This reduces carbon emissions and increases social impact. Recycling old laptops, macbooks, and other electronics involves energy-heavy processes and can produce up to 150kg of CO2 per device. By reusing laptops, SocialBox.Biz can save at least double the CO2 emissions compared to recycling, making a significant environmental impact.

The campaign highlights the importance of choosing reuse and donation services from SocialBox.Biz. Research-backed insights show that reusing laptops can save at least double the CO2 compared to recycling, emphasizing the environmental and social benefits of donating before recycling. Manufacturing a new laptop emits 200-500 kg CO2, depending on the model, per Circular Computing. This further emphasizes the importance of reusing laptops to reduce carbon emissions.

Many discarded devices in the UK are still usable, unnecessarily adding to the e-waste mountain and/or emissions. This is particularly relevant for corporate and university upgrades, which typically have 3-5 year replacement cycles and 4-year upgrade programs. SocialBox.Biz highlights the ethical practices they use in the reuse of IT equipment, including secure data wiping and the use of open-source software.

The campaign ends with a call to action for businesses and universities to join the movement and choose SocialBox.Biz’s secure collection and CSR Impact Reports. By donating their old IT equipment, companies can reduce their Scope 3 emissions, support local communities, and increase their corporate impact. Reuse before recycle, with SocialBox.Biz.