Circular Economy
We are leaders and partners in the UK’s circular economy. See our latest resources to keep your business one step ahead.
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Windows 10 end of support — recycle responsibly
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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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UK’s AI data centre boom drives IT recycling demand
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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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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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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To realise this potential, it’s essential that decommissioned servers—from businesses migrating to the cloud and from outdated data centres—are directed to trusted IT recycling companies.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
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Maximising circularity: why laptop recycling must be done right
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At Zero Tech Waste, we believe that all e-waste should enter a truly circular economy with the lowest possible carbon footprint. However, not all recycling methods are created equal. It is crucial to understand the processes your IT recycling provider… Read More
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What is urban mining?
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Urban mining is the process of searching for, collecting, and recovering valuable materials from e-waste. Rather than extracting finite resources, urban mining taps into the growing stockpile of unused or obsolete electronics stored in homes and businesses. Read More
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The circular economy and electronic waste recycling
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A circular economy is a system that prioritises the reuse of materials or products over other forms of recycling. For waste electronic equipment and old IT assets a circular economy means we prioritise refurbishment and reuse, minimising the need for… Read More