CIRCULIFE offers companies the opportunity to reuse their ICT devices, such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, and even medical equipment, and resell them locally instead of letting them end up on the waste mountain. Virginie Versavel of CIRCULIFE emphasizes that in Belgium, 90% of ICT equipment is currently purchased new, but is often resold abroad or discarded after a few years. This process can be made more sustainable by keeping the devices in use for longer or reselling them locally, which is not only more environmentally friendly, but also responds to local demand.
CIRCULIFE sees an opportunity specifically for smartphones: 2.7 million new devices are sold in Belgium every year, with an average replacement cycle of 2.6 years. Virginie points out that companies can resell their devices locally and second-hand, which can save costs and meet the growing demand for second-hand devices among younger generations. CIRCULIFE offers a platform where companies can manage, sell or repair their devices, similar to Miele's sustainable approach, which reuses parts from used washing machines.
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