Practical Sustainability: Why It's Time to Consider Refurbished Devices

Sustainability is everywhere in business conversations.

But when it comes to IT, the real question isn't:

With hardware prices rising in 2026 and supply chains under pressure, refurbished business devices are no longer a compromise.

They're a strategic move.

1. Rising Hardware Prices Make Refurb More Attractive

With new business laptops expected to increase by 10-15% in the second half of 2026, procurement decisions matter more than ever.

2. Devices Still Have Plenty of Power

Moore's Law has slowed. We're no longer seeing dramatic performance jumps every 12-18 months.

A well-specced 2-3 year old business laptop still comfortably handles:

For most modern teams, performance isn't the bottleneck. Admin is.

Refurb solves one without creating the other.

3. Embedded Carbon Is the Bigger Issue

The majority of a laptop's carbon footprint is created during manufacturing — not during use. That's called embedded carbon.

Extending the usable life of a device:

You don't need a sustainability report to see the logic. Use good hardware for longer.

4. Refurb Doesn't Mean "Second-Hand Looking"

Certified business refurb devices:

For end users, the difference is minimal. For finance teams, the difference is significant.

5. Data Is Properly Cleansed

A legitimate refurb program includes:

Data security isn't compromised. In fact, lifecycle management often improves it.

6. Warranty & Support Still Apply

Quality refurb devices come with:

You're not buying from an auction site. You're participating in a structured device lifecycle.

7. It's Just Much Cheaper

Let's be direct. Refurb devices are often:

For growing SMEs, that matters. Especially in a year where new device pricing is under pressure.

How boxit Makes It Easy

At boxit, refurb isn't an afterthought. It's a structured option.

The Bottom Line

If:

• Prices are rising
• Performance improvements are incremental
• Embedded carbon is real
• And budgets are tighter

Then refurbished devices aren't second best.

They're sensible.