IT recycling resources, compliance guides & industry insights
Read the latest posts from Zero Tech Waste Ltd., the UK’s Free IT asset recycling service and leaders in the circular IT economy.
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What are your legal obligations when disposing of old IT assets?
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Disposing of old IT equipment comes with legal obligations most UK businesses underestimate. Here is what WEEE regulations and UK GDPR actually require of you. Read More
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The role of the circular economy in sustainable IT recycling
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Most IT kit still has working life left. Scrapping destroys that value. Truly sustainable IT recycling means refurbishment first, materials recovery last. This maximises the life of assets that can continue to provide value to people well beyond their initial… Read More
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How free IT recycling works for businesses
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Got old laptops and IT equipment piling up? You may have come across free IT recycling and wondered whether there’s a catch. There isn’t. For qualifying businesses, it’s a commercially viable service funded by the residual value of the equipment… Read More
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The business owner’s guide to computer recycling
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Clearing out old IT equipment isn’t just a housekeeping task — it’s a decision that affects your data security, legal compliance, and environmental impact. This guide explains how business computer recycling works, , what happens to your data and hardware,… Read More
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IT procurement must start with the end in mind
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IT procurement is no longer just about cost. Forward-thinking organisations are increasingly considering what happens to devices at end of life. Read More
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Windows 10 end of support: why recycling beats scrapping your laptops
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Microsoft ends Windows 10 support on 14 October 2025, affecting over 400 million devices. Rather than scrapping functional laptops, sustainable alternatives exist including upgrading to Windows 11, installing ChromeOS Flex, or recycling through Zero Tech Waste’s partnership with Back Market. Read More
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Britain’s AI boom is creating an unexpected problem.
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AI is reshaping industries, but its rapid rise is fuelling a surge in e-waste. From short-lived data centre hardware to recycling gaps in the UK, managing this growth responsibly is critical. Here’s how businesses and policymakers can balance innovation with… Read More
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Carbon neutral vs. carbon negative: what’s the difference, and why should it matter to your business?
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With many organisations aiming to reduce their impact on the planet, understanding the difference between carbon neutral and carbon negative is increasingly important. Many company leaders can’t tell the difference between these terms but getting it right matters more than… Read More
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Secure IT recycling for the finance and legal sectors
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Secure IT asset disposal is critical for financial and legal firms handling sensitive data. From compliance with FCA and SRA rules to protecting client confidentiality, certified recycling ensures regulatory alignment, risk reduction, and sustainability. Learn how your firm can manage… Read More
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How IT asset recycling supports your ESG goals
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Choosing an appropriate recycling provider should make achieving your ESG’s easier and help your business create a meaningful positive impact on the environment. Read More
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IT recycling in the education sector
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Learn why IT recycling is critical in the education sector, including data protection, WEEE compliance, cost savings, and sustainability in UK institutions. Read More
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Recycling servers and how they can initiate a circular economy in the UK
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To realise this potential, it’s essential that decommissioned servers—from businesses migrating to the cloud and from outdated data centres—are directed to trusted IT recycling companies. These companies must be equipped to professionally wipe data and refurbish servers to modern standards. Read More