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Leave No Trace
Technological innovation can be a force for both lowering and increasing the damage to nature. We need to make sure that we use it as a sustainable driver of economic growth, pushing ahead with new technologies which create the prosperity and know-how to keep the earth healthy. But, doing so in a sustainable way, extending the lifecycle of redundant tech, while reducing carbon emissions and the use of raw materials.
Redundant tech can no longer be discarded, but must be repaired and reused in a new life elsewhere. What is old in one application is an upgrade to someone else.
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If we are to make a real change in reducing carbon emissions and the need for extraction of more scarce raw materials, we must all adopt circular economy business models, refurbishing and reusing tech – our planet’s future depends on such action.
At least 80% of the devices we receive are able to be repaired and reused
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62 million tons of electronic waste every year is thrown away, worldwide
A record 62 million tonnes (Mt) of e-waste was produced in 2022, Up 82% from 2010; On track to rise another 32%, to 82 million tonnes, in 2030; Billions of dollars worth of strategically-valuable resources squandered, dumped; Just 1% of rare earth element demand is met by e-waste recycling
The 62 million tonnes of e-waste generated in 2022 would fill 1.55 million 40-tonne trucks, roughly enough trucks to form a bumper-to-bumper line encircling the equator, according to the report from ITU and UNITAR.
The longer tech is in use, the lighter its impact on the earth and when it genuinely reaches the end of its useful life, the materials contained within it must be recycled and reused, and #LeaveNoTrace.
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The world’s generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling
Meanwhile, less than one quarter (22.3%) of 2022’s e-waste mass was documented as having been properly collected and recycled in that year, leaving US$ 62 billion worth of recoverable natural resources unaccounted for and increasing pollution risks to communities worldwide.
We are expert at refurbishing tech and giving it a new life by redeploying to those in need. At least 80% of the devices we receive are able to be repaired and reused. Any devices that are end of life are used for spares and, as a last resort, the material components are recycled ensuring that no devices end up in landfill and we #LeaveNoTrace.
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How is our e-waste handled?
We partner with an ethical local waste management firm, Waste Mission (Alchemy Metals), who manage any tech waste that we absolutely cannot reuse. Waste Mission offer a comprehensive waste management process, and are local to us in Stevenage, meaning that we are reducing harmful effects on the environment from unnecessary transportation of waste. We support a sustainable local independent business, who like us adopt a circular economy business model.
Waste Mission handle all of our e-waste on-site, with 0% going to landfill. You can find details of all the services they provide and their various accreditations, as well as a link to their company brochure on their website here #LeaveNoTrace.
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Sustainable Tech 4 Good support The Red Hen Project
Sustainable Tech 4 Good are pleased that we can support The Red Hen Project and this is how our donation of IT has helped… “The laptop and tablet have made a huge difference to the families. The children now have access to their own devices, allowing them to complete homework and school-related tasks without the…
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Our impact to-date August 2026
Join the Sustainable Digital Inclusion Revolution™ At Sustainable Tech 4 Good™ we’ve been tackling digital exclusion since 2020 and the impact is growing every day. 7,983 devices redistributed. 12,770 kg of electronic waste saved from landfill. Independent. Community-driven. Mission-led. We believe everyone deserves access to the digital world. Together, we can build a more connected,…
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Sponsoring Cambridge Tech Week
Cambridge Tech Week is here & Sustainable Tech 4 Good is delighted to be sponsoring this year’s event, How Deep Tech Changes the World. We fully support the incredible advances in technology and the opportunities they create, but as technology moves forward, what happens to the tech it replaces matters too. We help organisations sustainably…
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ST4G donate Laptops to Cambridge Film Festival
An absolute pleasure to hand over laptops to Cambridge Film Festival yesterday on behalf of Sustainable Tech 4 Good ~ Hannah Hitchin Cristina Roures SepĂşlveda Did you know that it was… First established in 1977, the Cambridge Film Festival has been committed to delivering high quality independent films to the widest possible audience. Bold and…
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Surplus Corporate Tech Becomes Fenstanton’s New Digital Hub
On Friday, Charlie had the pleasure of meeting and helping Kevin Forbes-Mitchell set up the new Digital Hub at the Fenstanton Community Hall with tech that was acquired from ST4G đź’» It was brilliant to hear about the difference this technology will make to the local community, with access to laptops, tablets and desktop PCs…
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iPad Donation for Arthur Rank inpatient unit for Art Therapy
It’s always a pleasure supporting the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity providing them with iPads for their Inpatient unit. This is how the tech donation from Sustainable Tech 4 Good has helped… Sophie Art Therapist and Life Celebration Coordinator says… “Please do pass on my thanks to the funders, it’s such a useful tool for art…
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A great day of collaboration and partnership in Cambridge
A big thank you to Cambridge Ahead for welcoming us to their ESG Network Meeting yesterday hosted by Cambridge United Foundation. Natasha Duggan It was fantastic to bring together organisations from across business, education, local government and Cambridge United Foundation to share ideas, discuss challenges and explore opportunities for collaboration. Sustainable Tech 4 Good, particularly…
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Your surplus tech ‘Has another story to tell’™
Sustainable Tech 4 Good™ Sustainable solutions for organisations’ excess technology, while tackling digital exclusion. Your surplus tech ‘Has another story to tell’™ Be part of the Digital Inclusion Revolution and contact ST4G on: Hello@sustainabletech4good.co.uk
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Sustainable Tech 4 Good donate laptops to Step by Step Partnership Ltd
Sustainable Tech 4 Good were happy to donate laptops to Step by Step Partnership Ltd ~ who empower young heroes facing homelessness and other challenges, providing safe places to live, wellbeing support, advice and guidance, and the opportunity to strive towards a brighter future. #TakingaStandAgainstYouthHomelessness This is how the tech donation from Sustainable Tech 4…
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A donation of Mobile phones to Chris Dade at It Takes a City, Cambridge
It’s always a pleasure to hand over a donation of Mobile phones to Chris Dade at It Takes a City (Cambridge) 📲 This is how the tech donation from Sustainable Tech 4 Good will help… “Ever since we began delivering our services in 2020 to those experiencing homelessness in Cambridge, Sue, Denise and the team…
