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The production of new laptops, smartphones, and other consumer electronics generates substantial carbon emissions, consuming vast amounts of energy and raw materials</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Over 62 million metric tonnes of e-waste were generated globally in 2022, with an expected increase to 82 million metric tonnes by 2030.</span></li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Less than 20% of e-waste is formally recycled, with the rest ending up in landfills or being improperly processed.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Manufacturing new electronics is energy-intensive. The production of a single laptop generates approximately 300 kg of CO₂, with significant emissions stemming from mining, raw material processing, and assembly. </span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">By refurbishing and re-purposing spare parts, we can reduce demand for new components, significantly cutting CO₂ emissions associated with electronics production.</span></p>\n","images":["https://cms.greenbridge.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Electronic_Waste.png","https://cms.greenbridge.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Faulty_ipads.png"]},"environment":{"heading":"Our Impact","content":"<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">At Greenbridge, we focus on recovering, refurbishing, and repurposing spare parts from laptops and other electronics to extend product lifespans. Our approach prevents the need for new component manufacturing, resulting in significant CO₂ savings from a variety of sources:</span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Spare parts recovered and reused</span></li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Reduction in new production emissions</span></li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Efficient refurbishment processes</span></li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Extending product lifespan</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n","stats":[{"stat":"25K","description":"Items Repaired"},{"stat":"4M","description":"Tons CO₂e Avoided"},{"stat":"900","description":"Cars Off the Road"},{"stat":"70K","description":"Trees Equivalent"}]},"impact":{"heading":"Circular Economy","content":"<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Our service supports a circular economy by keeping valuable materials in use for longer, reducing the need for virgin raw materials, and cutting down on landfill waste.</span></p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Key benefits of our approach:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Less electronic waste: Reducing landfill contributions by repurposing usable parts.</span></li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Conservation of raw materials: Lower demand for finite resources like rare earth metals.</span></li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Lower energy consumption: Refurbishment uses significantly less energy compared to new production.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">We work with businesses, IT asset managers, and individuals to help them reduce their carbon footprint while lowering costs associated with new purchases. 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