Environment
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The Case for Buying Used Technology
People often dismiss refurbishment when it comes to technology. Everyone seeks the latest and greatest tech products. Many people fear that refurbished hardware isn’t as reliable as a brand new product. However, refurbished technology has many environmental benefits. In fact, in some cases it can be even more efficient than recycling. TechSoup notes that it is “roughly 25 times more beneficial environmentally to reuse computers than to recycle them at 3 to 5 years of age.” Still need convincing? TechSoup refurbished technology for over a decade and compiled the impact of these actions into an infographic. Take a look at some of the most noteworthy insights they’ve discovered from their efforts. ... -
Earth Policy Institute
BetterWorld was out with the wonderful people of Earth Policy Institute (EPI) last week. BetterWorld has collaborated with EPI on webinars, donated to them and currently proudly serves them as member of our customer family. EPI was founded by the former president of the Worldwatch Institute and renowned environmentalist thoughtleaders, Lester Brown....
