London, England, City of Westminster and beyond.
Nearly half of all Windows computers worldwide, and millions here in Britain, still run the now-expired Windows 10 because many older devices do not meet the strict hardware criteria for Windows 11.
Through its “Call Before You Scrap It” campaign, SocialBox.Biz appeals to companies to
review and donate surplus hardware to SocialBox.Biz before considering recycling or IT disposal.
SocialBox.Biz collaborates with leading charity partners, providing repurposed IT with open source software that can support disadvantaged individuals who can not afford any computer hardware or software with essential equipment to help with their education, job searches, and daily communication.
There is a particular need for surplus Google Chromebooks and MacBooks with larger screens to better support older recipients with visual impairments. Earlier this year, Elaine, a beneficiary of the C4WS Homeless Project, was able to rebuild her life and pursue college studies because she received a donated laptop, demonstrating the powerful, practical impact of this initiative.
A spokesperson for SocialBox.Biz said, “There are countless benefits for companies
repurposing unwanted IT. Redundant hardware can become a source of positive community
change, preventing waste, lowering emissions, and providing lifeline technology to those
who need it the most.”
The environmental benefits of reuse are also compelling. For example, by donating just 500
unwanted computers, a business prevents 155 tonnes of CO₂ emissions - equivalent to
removing 60 cars from UK roads for a year. Local reuse models not only reduce transport-
related pollution but are also far more sustainable than energy-intensive recycling, especially because the UK lacks dedicated IT smelters. In carbon absorption terms, such annual emissions savings equal the work done by approximately 6,460 mature trees.
SocialBox.Biz welcomes enquiries from organisations interested in learning more about
sustainable IT reuse, partnership opportunities, or the wider impact of inclusion.
SocialBox.Biz’s Call Before You Scrap Campaign SocialBox.Biz’s Call Before You
Scrap Campaign asks companies to contact SocialBox.Biz first to have their equipment
assessed before defaulting to recycling or IT disposal to prevent waste and reduce scope 3
emissions. This can help organisations remain compliant and demonstrate proactive impact
leadership ahead of COP30.
This call to action also comes as the European Week for Waste Reduction (Nov 22–30)
spotlights ways organisations can help tackle the mounting problem of electronic waste in
Britain and across Europe.
About SocialBox.Biz
SocialBox.Biz supports corporate impact in London and across the UK by accepting
unwanted laptops, Apple iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks as part of its reuse programme.
Participating companies benefit from tailored impact plans, marketing support, and case
studies suitable for annual reporting demonstrating meaningful contributions to computer
access inclusion and planet protection.
Even companies without access to items can still increase their social impact with SocialBoxBiz impact plans:
https://www.socialbox.biz/corporate-impact/
More case studies visit
https://www.socialbox.biz/news-posts/
https://www.socialbox.biz/reuse-before-recycling/
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