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Physical destruction of IT assets is common but often leaves data recoverable and harms the environment. Proper data erasure enables the reuse, refurbishment, or recycling of IT assets, promoting a #circulareconomy. bit.ly/49amXah by @blanccotech via @research_hq #itad

Real-time data helps identify bottlenecks in the return process, enabling quicker resolutions and optimised workflows. bit.ly/3vgkOfd by @SupplyChainD via @research_hq #circulareconomy #supplychain #sustainability #reverselogistics

Addressing the e-waste crisis is not just an environmental imperative but also a significant business opportunity. bit.ly/4dTFU3F via @research_hq #supplychain #reverselogistics #circulareconomy #sustainability

The broad pressure from various stakeholder groups indicates a holistic shift towards sustainability across the corporate landscape. bit.ly/3uv2Qp9 by @Deloitte #sustainability #reverselogistics

Shredding is commonly believed to be the most secure way to deal with unwanted materials, but it can compromise #datasecurity and contribute to landfill waste. bit.ly/48lg0CN by @Mcritical via @research_hq #itad #sustainability #reverselogistics #circulareconomy

Proper data erasure enables the reuse, refurbishment, or recycling of IT assets, promoting a circular economy. bit.ly/49amXah by @blanccotech via @research_hq #sustainability #datasecurity #circulareconomy #itad #supplychain

By effectively tracking returned goods, companies can minimise credit cycles and reduce costs associated with excess stock or delayed returns. bit.ly/3vgkOfd by @SupplyChainD via @research_hq #circulareconomy #supplychain #sustainability #reverselogistics

Through recycling and reusing old materials, businesses can decrease their environmental impact, improve their brand reputation, and comply with environmental regulations. bit.ly/3OUQXQ3 by @one_advanced #Sustainability #ReverseLogistics #CircularEconomy #SupplyChain

These statistics highlight the significant and diverse pressures businesses face in addressing climate change, reflecting the growing expectation for corporate responsibility and sustainability. bit.ly/3uv2Qp9 by @Deloitte #sustainability #reverselogistics

Addressing E-Waste: Advocate for manufacturer take-back schemes for broken or end-of-life electronics. Support local e-waste recycling facilities to ensure proper disposal. bit.ly/4dTFU3F via @research_hq #supplychain #reverselogistics #circulareconomy #sustainability

Up to 90% of decommissioned enterprise IT equipment can be repurposed, with only 10%-20% needing recycling, making it more sustainable. bit.ly/48lg0CN by @Mcritical via @research_hq #itad #sustainability #datasecurity #reverselogistics #circulareconomy

Physical destruction of IT assets is common but often leaves data recoverable and harms the environment. bit.ly/49amXah by @blanccotech via @research_hq #sustainability #datasecurity #circulareconomy #itad #supplychain

87% of firms lack full visibility into their supply chain network. This gap presents a critical challenge, particularly in managing #reverselogistics and achieving #sustainability targets. bit.ly/3vgkOfd by @SupplyChainD via @research_hq #circulareconomy #supplychain

Environmental awareness is growing among high-tech retailers, OEMs, and manufacturers, and with it, a keen focus on addressing e-waste contributions. bit.ly/49hda2K #TechReturnsReCommerce #reverselogistics #circulareconomy #sustainability

Embracing ITAD helps move toward a #circulareconomy by reusing and recycling IT assets, reducing environmental impact. bit.ly/48lg0CN by @Mcritical via @research_hq #itad #sustainability #datasecurity #reverselogistics

As 71% of companies now integrate #sustainability into their strategies and with the #reverselogistics market expected to reach $812.6 billion by 2027, the implications for high-tech retailers, OEMs, and manufacturers are profound. bit.ly/48GTEfl via @OnProcess

Analysing data from reverse logistics can aid businesses in making strategic decisions to improve product durability, enhance design, and adjust policies. bit.ly/3OUQXQ3 by @one_advanced #Sustainability #ReverseLogistics #CircularEconomy #SupplyChain

Companies may experience pressures to disclose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics and improve their sustainability performance to attract and retain investment. bit.ly/3uv2Qp9 by @Deloitte #sustainability #reverselogistics

Properly managed, reverse logistics has the potential to recover value from returned or excess products that otherwise would be written off. bit.ly/3vYAiVP #ReverseLogistics #sustainability #supplychain

A #circulareconomy helps limit your business's environmental impact. By reducing e-waste and extending the life cycle of your technology, you can significantly mitigate CO2 emissions, contributing positively to environmental #sustainability. bit.ly/49hda2K