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Vodafone and Recommerce unveil refurbished smartphone Partner Shop
Vodafone has opened a dedicated Partner Shop for refurbished smartphones in collaboration with Recommerce, signalling a stronger push towards circular tech. The new ...
Business
Edenred partners with Dipli to launch White-Label Trade-In platform
Edenred, a player in digital services and payment solutions, has entered the device trade-in market through a new partnership with circular technology company ...
Business
Recommerce and Xiaomi roll out integrated trade-in across Europe
Recommerce, a European leader in trade-in, refurbishment and resale of consumer electronics, and Xiaomi have announced a strategic partnership to deploy integrated trade-in ...
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Back Market adds repair platform to accelerate circular growth
Back Market, the French marketplace specialising in premium refurbished electronics, is launching a repair service to power its next phase of expansion. The ...
Green Tech
Elisa rebrands DES to Gridle to scale AI driven energy flexibility
Elisa Industriq has renamed its Distributed Energy Storage (DES) service to Gridle, reflecting a broader ambition to deliver a scalable, AI‑powered flexibility platform ...
Business
Orange Poland rolls out Breezy-powered trade-in
Orange Poland has introduced a nationwide trade-in programme built with Breezy that unites shop-floor and online journeys, offering instant discounts on new tech ...
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E-recycle refurbished phones now available at Boulanger
E-recycle has partnered with Boulanger to offer professionally refurbished smartphones available nationwide via Click & Collect. Each device undergoes rigorous diagnostics, replacement of ...
Telecom Operators
Virgin Media O2’s refurbished smartphone drive in Scotland
Virgin Media O2, in partnership with Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), Hubbub and the Scottish Government, has launched a bold initiative to tackle digital ...
Telecom Operators
Vodafone Netherlands advances on sustainability
Vodafone Business has introduced One for One, a simple promise with real impact: for every new Business Mobile Unlimited contract you take out, ...
Green Tech
Gen Z propels Europe’s shift to second life smartphones
A new Vodafone Institute report, produced by Kantar with input from the Wuppertal Institute, shows younger Europeans are at the forefront of choosing ...
Green Tech
Refurbed uncovers Ireland’s refurbished value
A recent study conducted by Fraunhofer Austria in partnership with refurbed, Ireland’s top online hub for refurbished gadgets, highlights a striking revelation: around ...
Business
Kiralabunu and EasyCep make tech access effortless
Kiralabunu has partnered with EasyCep to broaden access to technology across Türkiye, blending rental convenience with a wide choice of devices. Shoppers can ...
Green Tech
Cyculus and Renew Kings set a new bar for refurbishment in Europe
Cyculus Services is integrating Renew Kings’ refurbishment technology into its high-throughput, automated device processing facility in Göppingen, Germany. The collaboration blends Renew Kings’ ...
Business
OCM secures Blancco Gold ITAD Partner status again
OCM is awarded Blancco’s Gold ITAD Partner status once more, reaffirming its commitment to top-tier data destruction, sustainability, and IT asset disposition. Having ...
Green Tech
Equinix advances circular, low carbon power to sustain the digital economy
Equinix positions itself at the nexus of digital growth and the circular economy by diversifying how its data centres source and use energy. ...
Telecom Operators
Openreach pilots fibre sensing to spot water leaks in real time
UK’s largest fibre network operator launches two pilot schemes that turn its nationwide fibre footprint into an early‑warning grid for utilities, aligning digital ...
Green Tech
Nokia’s Enscryb brings digital twins to accelerate a flexible, low carbon energy future
Nokia unveils Enscryb, a digital twin and energy optimisation platform designed to orchestrate distributed energy flexibility in real time as grids face rising ...
Business
Flip unveils partnership with Yettel Hungary
Flip announces a new collaboration with Yettel in Hungary, giving Yettel customers immediate access to premium refurbished devices from Rejoy.hu via Yettel’s website. ...
Business
MobileSentrix Europe acquire TouchFix
MobileSentrix Europe announces its first acquisition on the continent with the purchase of TouchFix, a well‑regarded name in mobile repair parts and solutions. ...
Business
MediaMarkt Marketplace enters Switzerland and Hungary
MediaMarkt’s fast‑scaling marketplace will debut in Switzerland and Hungary after strong year‑on‑year gains and recent launches in Belgium and Poland. The expansion highlights ...
Business
Bol further widens its refurbished range to meet rising demand
Bol has significantly broadened its refurbished offer, more than doubling the number of product categories since the programme’s launch in November 2024. New ...
Business
Dutch consumer group flags overpriced refurbished smartphones
A study by the Dutch consumers’ union has found that refurbished smartphones are frequently listed at inflated prices, with some models costing more ...
Business
MobileSentrix launches European operations from the Netherlands
MobileSentrix extends its footprint into Europe with a new distribution centre in Eindhoven, Netherlands, adding to its established hubs in the United States, ...
Business
Save Group debuts in Poland with Realme authorised service centre
Save Group enters the Polish market as its Save Brand Store in Warsaw becomes the first realme authorised walk‑in service centre in the ...
Green Tech
Mazuma Business and Early Upgrade creating sustainable value in UK
Mazuma Business promotes reuse wherever possible, and when items cannot be repurposed, it guarantees responsible, secure disposal. As the UK’s sole partner delivering ...
Business
euNetworks earns Top CDP score for supplier engagement
euNetworks, a European critical bandwidth infrastructure company, receives an A grade from CDP for its 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment, the highest rating available. ...
Telecom Operators
UAE benchmark for sustainable procurement: du Secures ISO 20400
du becomes the first telecom operator in the UAE, and the second in the GCC, to achieve ISO 20400 certification for sustainable procurement. ...
Green Tech
Fairphone unveils enhanced, sustainable cables and chargers
Fairphone has introduced a new generation of USB cables and fast chargers, raising the bar for durability, sustainability, and universal compatibility. The brand’s ...
Business
Refurbished Technology Finds a New Home on Temu
Refurbished technology is enjoying a surge in popularity across Europe, with platforms like Temu playing a pivotal role in this evolving landscape. Trendyoo, ...
Green Tech
Europe’s refurbished computer market set for robust growth
The refurbished computers and laptops market in Europe is experiencing a strong upswing, driven largely by heightened environmental awareness and the search for ...
Green Tech
Google takes major step for refurbished devices
Google has recently withdrawn the refurbished Pixel 6a from its online store in response to mounting concerns over battery safety. The move follows ...
Green Tech
Secondhand Shopping Booms as Amazon and rivals lead Europe’s pre-owned revolution
The European market for secondhand goods is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with new research commissioned by Amazon revealing that sales of pre-owned products ...
Business
Reuse Technology group names Emeka Nwadike as new Chief Executive
Reuse Technology Group, an Essex-based specialist in IT asset disposal, has appointed Emeka Nwadike as its new chief executive officer. Nwadike brings extensive ...
Business
Foxway’s 10,000 m2 expansion in Estonia
Foxway has announced a significant expansion at its flagship technology centre in Tartu, Estonia, bringing all its operations and support functions under one ...
Business
Restore Technology strengthens team
Restore Technology, the UK’s leading provider of secure and sustainable IT lifecycle services, has reinforced its commitment to the channel by appointing Paul ...
Hints & Hacks
Apple’s adaptive power mode in iOS 26 to transform battery life
Apple’s latest iOS 26 update introduces an advanced adaptive power mode, designed to dramatically extend iPhone battery life by making intelligent, real-time adjustments ...
Business
JD.com announces partnership and investment in CECONOMY AG
JD.com has announced a major strategic investment partnership with CECONOMY AG, the parent company behind Europe’s prominent consumer electronics retailers, MediaMarkt and Saturn. ...
Green Tech
UK embraces refurbished phones boom in 2025
According to insights from Zextons, refurbished smartphones are seeing a major surge in popularity across the UK in 2025. These devices, once considered ...
Business
Breezy and Fairown unveil double trade-in
Breezy and Fairown have introduced an innovative dual Trade-in system, powered by artificial intelligence, now available to businesses across Poland, Germany, and Scandinavia. ...
Business
Largo reinforces financial capacity for refurbished smartphones
The French company Largo, based in the Nantes region, has secured €3 million in funding to support its continued expansion in the refurbished ...
Green Tech
TD SYNNEX offers HP refurbished devices with warranty and sustainability benefits
TD SYNNEX has introduced a range of HP Certified Refurbished laptops and desktop PCs for immediate availability in the UK market. These devices, ...
Green Tech
NGMN issues energy management guidance
The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has released pioneering guidance to help mobile network operators (MNOs) implement effective energy management strategies. This ...
Business
EGE and Sonim collaborate to advance rugged mobile solutions
EGE has strengthened its standing as the leading distributor of rugged mobile devices by announcing a new collaboration with Sonim Technologies. This partnership ...
Green Tech
Transforming surplus tech: From e-waste to revenue opportunity
Retailers face mounting challenges with overstocked electronics, which not only tie up valuable resources but also contribute to a growing environmental crisis. According ...
Business
Back Market leads calls to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics in the UK
Back Market, a leading marketplace for refurbished technology, has taken centre stage in a renewed campaign urging the UK government to eliminate VAT ...
Green Tech
Ringy ranks among Eastern Europe’s fastest-growing startups
Sifted’s latest Leaderboards have highlighted the most rapidly expanding startups in Eastern Europe and the Baltics, ranking them by revenue growth over the ...
Green Tech
Recommerce Group welcomes new EU ecodesign rules
Recommerce Group, a European leader in refurbished tech, has welcomed the new Ecodesign Regulation for Smartphones and Tablets (EU 2023/1670), which came into ...
Green Tech
Rakuten’s refurbished iPhone deal draws consumer praise
Rakuten has recently caused a stir among online shoppers with a standout offer on a refurbished iPhone model, available at a striking 54% ...
Green Tech
France champions digital inclusion through refurbished initiatives
Across various regions of France, a wave of initiatives centred around refurbished mobile phones is making a tangible impact on local communities. From ...
Telecom Operators
Vodafone introduces same-day “Fix & Go” phone repairs in UK
Vodafone has introduced a new same-day repair service, “Fix & Go,” at five of its high street stores across the UK. The service, ...
Business
HP expands refurbished equipment sales through partners
HP Inc. has taken a significant step towards its sustainability ambitions by allowing its authorised sales partners to offer refurbished personal computers and ...
Green Tech
Giffgaff launches £40 bonus to boost mobile phone recycling in the UK
Giffgaff, the UK mobile network running on O2’s infrastructure and part of the Telefónica group, has introduced a new incentive aimed at encouraging ...
Business
Flip and Flanco partnership drives surge sustainability
Flip.ro, a major player in the refurbished electronics sector, and Flanco, Romania’s pioneering smart discounter, have marked a significant milestone in their ongoing ...
Green Tech
Breezy pioneers Apple’s automatic MacBook diagnostic tool
Breezy has become the first company in Europe to integrate Apple’s automatic diagnostic tool for MacBooks into its trade-in platform, marking a significant ...
Telecom Operators
O2 Telefónica powers network with offshore wind for Net Zero
O2 Telefónica has taken a major step towards sustainability by securing over half of its electricity from wind farms located in the North ...
Business
Reboxed joins forces with Mobio Distribution to advance circular tech solutions
Reboxed has entered a strategic partnership with Mobio Distribution Ltd to bolster its logistics and aftersales operations, aiming to provide a more streamlined ...
Business
Simpatico Network joins EUREFAS to drive sustainable refurbishment in Europe
Simpatico Network, a trailblazer in Italy’s refurbished electronics industry since its establishment in Milan in 2000, has become the latest member of EUREFAS. ...
Green Tech
EU Ecodesign Regulation: A step forward for consumer transparency, but concerns remain
The latest developments surrounding the EU’s Ecodesign Regulation reveal both progress and areas of concern for the right-to-repair movement. While there is a ...
Telecom Operators
Telia’s 5G rollout doubles data capacity while cutting energy use
Telia has become the first operator in Norway to achieve nationwide coverage with its 5G network, delivering 99% population reach by the end ...
Green Tech
Calls grow to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics in bid to curb E-Waste
A broad coalition of businesses, charities and community organisations has come together to urge the UK government to abolish VAT on repaired and ...
Green Tech
Inteliqo strengthens its position on refurbishment with major expansion
Inteliqo, a prominent name in the UK’s refurbished IT industry, has cemented its status as a northern powerhouse with the opening of a ...
Green Tech
OVHcloud launches advanced environmental impact tracker for cloud services
OVHcloud, a leading figure in the European cloud computing sector, has introduced its new Environmental Impact Tracker, an enhanced tool designed to provide ...
Green Tech
Orange France unveils sustainable ‘Le Store’ concept in Paris and Lyon
Orange France has introduced its latest retail initiative, ‘Le Store’, with new outlets now open in both Paris and Lyon. This innovative store ...
Green Tech
Fairphone 6 debuts with enhanced modular design and focus on sustainability
Fairphone has introduced its sixth-generation smartphone, designed to be lighter and more robust than earlier models. The Fairphone 6 builds on the company’s ...
Business
Refurbed achieves profitability as demand for circular electronics grows
Refurbed, a leading European online marketplace for refurbished consumer electronics, has announced it has reached profitability. The company views this milestone as strong ...
Telecom Operators
Telia Estonia leads with solar-powered mobile infrastructure
Telia Estonia has set a national precedent by becoming the first telecommunications operator in the country to equip almost a quarter of its ...
Green Tech
Portugal’s hidden treasure: billions in unused mobile phones
A recent study has revealed that Portugal is sitting on a substantial cache of unused mobile phones—over 16 million devices tucked away in ...
Green Tech
Swappie introduces refurbished iPads
Swappie has announced the arrival of refurbished iPads, further broadening its offering of affordable and environmentally conscious technology. Responding to growing customer demand ...
Business
SPB Group unveils Cirkl Partners to advance circular services in Europe
SPB Group has reinforced its dedication to the circular economy with the introduction of Cirkl Partners, a new brand focused on the repair, ...
Business
Save Group expands new retail partnerships and eco-focused stores
Save Group is strengthening its presence within Fnac franchise stores across France, even though Fnac itself owns WeFix, a direct competitor in mobile ...
Business
UTOPYA launches in the US and UK
UTOPYA has officially launched its platform in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the company’s international journey. Building on a ...
Business
Hoob Factory automation enhances Foxway’s circular tech
Hoob Factory Automation has recently developed a sophisticated automation system for Foxway Recommerce, a major player in Europe’s circular technology and electronics reuse ...
Telecom Operators
Pandas shortlisted for Deutsche Telekom green future Award
Greek technology company Pandas has been named a finalist in the Circularity category for the 2025 Deutsche Telekom Green Future Best Practice Awards. ...
Telecom Operators
Vodafone Germany achieves net zero emissions in operations
Vodafone Germany has reached net zero emissions from its own operations, meeting its target ahead of 2025. The company managed to cut its ...
Telecom Operators
Tele2 named Sweden’s most sustainable company
Tele2 has once again been recognised as Sweden’s most sustainable company by TIME, moving up to 23rd place globally from 37th last year. ...
Telecom Operators
Mobile industry urged to double decarbonisation efforts to meet 2050 Net Zero Goals
The GSMA has warned that mobile network operators across the UK and Europe need to dramatically increase the pace of their emissions reductions ...
Business
Recommerce acquires Verkaufen.ch to strengthen European presence
Recommerce has advanced its European ambitions by acquiring Verkaufen.ch, a move that builds on its commitment to making refurbishment and reuse mainstream. The ...
Green Tech
Get Re’s REbox expands in France and Switzerland
Get Re has reached a new milestone by installing its REbox solution in Orange’s flagship concept stores in Paris and Lyon. These stores ...
Green Tech
Breezy expands trade-in service to include game consoles
Breezy has introduced a new trade-in option for game consoles, offering gamers the opportunity to exchange their old PlayStation or Xbox for credit ...
Green Tech
Apple expands self-service repair to iPads and broadens parts access
Apple has extended its Self Service Repair scheme to include out-of-warranty iPad repairs, enabling independent technicians to access genuine parts, official manuals, and ...
Green Tech
TMT First and Keele university team up to boost device longevity
TMT First, a Newcastle-under-Lyme-based company employing around 120 people, has enhanced its ability to extend the lifespan of mobile phones, tablets, and wearables ...
Business
Crosscall extends OS and security updates for its durable smartphones
Crosscall, recognised for designing robust, repairable smartphones with a five-year warranty—including the battery—has announced an extension to its operating system and security update ...
Business
Foxway strengthens leadership to drive European expansion
Foxway, a leading provider of circular technology solutions, is advancing its European growth with a renewed strategic focus and key leadership appointments. Following ...
Business
2Service unveils Apple parts service for European repair
2Service, through its Mobileparts.shop platform, has introduced the Apple Parts Service (APS), providing mobile repair specialists throughout Europe with direct access to authentic ...
Business
Recommerce and Euronics promote refurbishment across Europe
Recommerce Group and Euronics have entered into a European partnership to encourage trade-in and resale of refurbished devices, starting in March 2025. The ...
Business
Dipli introduces DipliForward
Dipli has unveiled DipliForward, a new service that enables businesses to lock in future trade-in values for devices well in advance. By leveraging ...
Green Tech
Virgin Media O2’s business recycling scheme saves 45,000 devices
Virgin Media O2 has revealed that its Recycle for Business programme has processed 45,000 devices since its relaunch in October 2023. The initiative ...
Business
HP broadens access to certified refurbished PCs in the UK
HP has expanded the reach of its Renew Solutions programme by making HP Certified Refurbished PCs available to customers throughout the UK. This ...
Green Tech
Orange raises €1.5 billion in bond market with focus on sustainability
Orange has successfully completed a bond issue totalling €1.5 billion, divided into two separate tranches. The first is a €750 million bond with ...
Business
ege adds UGREEN accessories to its distribution portfolio
ege has been appointed as an official distributor for UGREEN, a well-known manufacturer of electronic accessories. Through this partnership, ege will offer UGREEN’s ...
Green Tech
Deutsche Telekom marks 30 years with major sustainability progress
Deutsche Telekom is celebrating its 30th anniversary by highlighting achievements in environmental responsibility and social engagement. The company is on track to reach ...
Green Tech
Foxway Recommerce nears 2.8 million devices in 2024
Foxway Recommerce has successfully renewed almost 2.8 million pre-owned devices so far this year, thanks to its ongoing partnerships and collaborative services. This ...
Business
Refurbished Smartphones: Ecogem joins the race
Ecogem, an industry player in appliance reuse, has announced its entry into the refurbished smartphone market. After processing over 327 000 household appliances ...
Business
Breezy expands retail operations to Georgia
Breezy commenced its own retail activities in Georgia, marking its presence with both an online platform, breezy.ge, and a physical Experience Centre situated ...
Business
Reboxed secures three strategic partnerships to advance tech sustainability
Reboxed has announced the formation of three significant partnerships as part of its ongoing mission to rehome 100 million devices and combat electronic ...
Business
Piceasoft selected as Certified Testing Provider on Back Market
Piceasoft has recently been recognised as an authorised provider of testing software for businesses selling verified refurbished smartphones on Back Market. This distinction ...
Business
Apple expands self-service repair program to include iPads
Apple announced an expansion of its self-service repair initiative, now covering a broader range of iPad models. The move allows users greater autonomy ...
Green Tech
Samsung and Vodafone champion refurbishment with trade-in offers
Samsung and Vodafone are promoting the new Galaxy S25 Edge with attractive trade-in discounts, emphasising the importance of refurbishment in the technology sector. ...
Business
Recommerce unveils its “Forward Trade-in” solution for electronic devices
Recommerce, the European player in device trade-in and refurbished tech, has introduced its latest offering: the Forward Trade-in program. This new solution is ...
Business
Swappie names Jussi Lystimäki as CEO to drive growth and circular economy innovation
Swappie, the European platform for buying and selling refurbished iPhones, has appointed Jussi Lystimäki as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting in May ...

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