Nowadays you are flooded with options when purchasing IT equipment, when it comes to service and circularity. It seems logical to extend the lifespan of IT hardware and it is not always necessary to purchase new IT hardware. This saves a lot of CO₂ emissions.
Indicate below which hardware (personal computing or networking, server & storage) you are interested in and use the calculator to see how much you can save if you purchase circular IT hardware or extend its lifespan.
The best IT equipment for end users. It is often cheaper not to purchase new IT hardware without service, but to opt for circular solutions. This can save a lot of CO2 emissions, E-waste and energy. Use the calculator to find out what this means for you:
The best devices for your end users. Often it is more advantageous not to purchase new IT hardware but to opt for circular solutions. This can save a lot of CO₂ emissions, E-waste, and energy. See below what this means for you:
Here you choose what devices you would like to offer to your end users. Please note not all devices are available in every condition (e.g. brand new devices may not be available in refurbished condition). The tool will show you all available options.
Here, you select the level of circularity you prefer. Depending on your choice, the tool will adjust the selection of devices to match this level of circularity as closely as it can.
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Here, you can optionally alter the model of the baseline. For instance, if you want to see the impact when comparing a refurbished laptop to a next generation, new laptop.
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