About the sustainability of refurbished products

Refurbished products – Refurbished is the English name for overhauled. By refurbished products we mean devices that have been used before and have subsequently been refurbished by a supplier and resold. Since 2018, we have seen more and more refurbished devices in circulation and that is not without reason.

Advantages of refurbished products

Sustainability

Choosing refurbished offers a number of major advantages. Firstly, you enjoy higher reliability than when buying second-hand products from a private seller. You benefit from a warranty and can be sure that the device is in order except for some signs of wear. In addition, this saves you an incredible amount of money. And last but not least… it is a very sustainable choice.

But how sustainable is it actually to choose a refurbished phone or other device? In this article you can read everything you need to know.

Lower CO2 emissions using Refurbished products

Do you have any idea how much CO2 is created in producing just one iPhone? This is around 70 kilos of CO2. It's unbelievable how much a small device can do. It has become clear in recent years that we must do everything we can to reduce CO2 emissions in our country. This not only means that companies have to find other solutions, but also that consumers have to make different choices. Because is a new iPhone really necessary? This not only costs an incredible amount of money, but also contributes to the deterioration of our environment. And yet there are plenty of older models that still work fine and can last an extra round. If more people choose refurbished devices, this can contribute to much lower CO2 emissions and also save your wallet. Enough reason to choose that iPhone 11 refurbished.

More possibilities by using Refurbished devices

The popularity of refurbished devices has increased considerably over the years. Fortunately, because this is how the Dutch contribute to a sustainable future. Moreover, choosing refurbished has also become increasingly attractive. We see that more and more devices are being offered. The choice is now almost as wide as that for new devices.

But then there is still that one question: why would you choose refurbished if you can simply buy a second-hand model from a private provider? After all, there is usually a visible price difference. That's right, but how reliable is it? Of course, there are also plenty of very reliable providers, but we also see that there are people who are just trying to prevent their accident. They sell a device that barely works or is doomed to break down within a few weeks. In this way, cheap still becomes expensive. If you want to prevent this, refurbished is a better option. These devices are extensively checked and refurbished where necessary. You also receive a warranty. This means you know exactly where you stand.

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