DRM is committed to the principles of the Circular Economy. In fact, the very core of our business model is based on these principles. Embedded in all our processes is the commitment to reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and avoiding unnecessary waste.
The Circular Economy aims to reject the lifecycle of the Linear Economy, which is based in part on the needless waste of perfectly good components. By adhering to the Circular Economy, we believe that we can still benefit from the ongoing advances and innovation that IT and technology companies offer, but in a sustainable way.
Every redundant IT asset, regardless of its perceived state, has potential re-use value, either fully refurbished for its original purpose or in its parts. These devices can be re-used by the original owner, sold to a secondary user, or indeed donated to charity. When IT assets do reach their End of Life (EOL), we believe that they should be recycled in line with the best environmental standards and nothing should be sent to landfill.
By giving businesses and consumers the ability to use their IT assets in an environmental and sustainable way, the Circular Economy is playing a crucial part in our global transition to net-zero emissions.
Use and Dispose Model
Traditional supply chains assume virgin materials are used to manufacture new products, products are used and then discarded as waste.
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The traditional linear materials economy model, where raw materials are mined, products are produced and landfilled at the end of their useful life, has proven to be unsustainable as the earth’s population continues to grow and we consume more products.
Moving from an unsustainable linear model to a circular model is the path forward to avoid depleting finite raw material resources. Reusing and recycling retired IT assets and electronics enables companies to benefit from better environmental outcomes and improvement to the bottom line.
On behalf of our clients, DRM is responsible for discarded electronics. We refurbish, repair, remanufacture and restore equipment for continued useful life. In addition to facilitating reuse of electronic equipment, DRM also recycles equipment, transforming waste to raw material. Recycling diverts material from landfill or incineration and provides a feedstock for making next generation products.
Working together, DRM and our clients can challenge conventional models of design, manufacturing, distribution, reuse, and recycling, in an increasingly global, value-driven, competitive, regulated and resource-challenged marketplace.
We encourage a more strategic discussion with our clients on how to manage electronic product lifecycles, reimagine supply chains, extend the useful life of IT assets and reuse and recycle products.
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