London and UK companies are being urged to prioritize IT reuse through the “Call Before You Scrap It” campaign, which highlights the environmental and social benefits of this alternative to recycling. SocialBox.Biz, a UK social enterprise, has launched a new guide as part of this campaign, challenging businesses to rethink their IT asset disposal strategies.
The guide, released on Friday 5 September, 2025, reveals that by reusing just 1,000 functional laptops, companies can collectively prevent approximately 310 tons of CO₂ emissions. This significant impact directly contributes to corporate environmental goals and is especially timely as Scope 3 emissions – generated across a company’s value chain – face increasing scrutiny.
According to SocialBox.Biz, recycling IT equipment often involves energy-intensive, long-distance processes as there are no smelters operating in the UK. In contrast, reusing usable technology is a more effective and ethical choice for reducing a company’s environmental footprint.
Peter Paduh, Founder of SocialBox.Biz, stated, “The statistics on IT e-rubbish are staggering, but our data proves that corporate IT reuse offers a powerful, and often overlooked, solution. We are turning old usable tech into a resource that not only protects the environment but also provides opportunities for people in need in London and beyond, from homeless individuals gaining employment skills to older adults overcoming computer access exclusion.”
The “Call Before You Scrap It” campaign offers a dual benefit:
– For the Planet: Functional IT equipment is securely wiped, upgraded with open-source software, and reused, reducing Scope 3 emissions.
– For the Community: Donated laptops support initiatives that combat digital exclusion by providing technology and IT skills training to those who cannot afford it, including older people and homeless individuals transitioning into new housing.
Businesses can access the new guide and learn more about corporate partnerships by visiting https://www.socialbox.biz/reuse-before-recycling/.
SocialBox.Biz invites more businesses and organizations to join their mission of extending the lifespan of old but still usable tech and using it for social and environmental good. The London-based Community Interest Company (CIC) has been championing this cause for over a decade and has seen notable success through partnerships with major businesses. One such example is their collaboration with the retailer New Look during their office relocation. For more information on this and other case studies, please refer to the article published here: https://pressat.co.uk/releases/socialboxbiz-and-new-look-continue-tech-reuse-partnership-expanding-impact-and-championing-sustainable-practices-during-office-relocation-78f32c276753129a09b29ab8ab84f4a3/.
For media inquiries, please contact SocialBox.Biz at +44 843 289 5722 or visit their website at https://www.socialbox.biz.
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Note to Editors: The article above is distributed by https://pressat.co.uk/. SocialBox.Biz is a London-based Community Interest Company (CIC) that has been extending the lifespan of old but still usable tech with open source innovation into social and environmental good for over a decade. By reusing donated laptops and other tech, SocialBox.Biz helps businesses reduce their environmental footprint and supports people in need.