Sustainable Impact

What's the Carbon Footprint of Scrapp's Separation Stations?

Manal Khalid
September 19, 2023
4 minutes

In 2023, it's more important than ever for forward-thinking businesses to have more than just a bold vision; they need precise data. That's why your Separation Stations come equipped with an intuitive online dashboard. This puts all of your actionable smart waste insights in one place so you can make sustainability claims with confidence rather than relying on guesswork and gut feelings.

Now, a pressing question: "What's the environmental cost of the tech?" Yes, there's an associated carbon footprint, but here's the silver lining: utilizing our refurbished tech allows you to save as much as 100kg of CO2 each time. So by partnering with us, you can rest easy knowing you're not only meeting your sustainable goals but exceeding them.

For those wondering about the specifics of our 100kg CO2 saving claim, the details are outlined below.

Tablet Emissions: New vs. Refurbished

By opting for a refurbished tablet, here's the impact you can make:

  • Carbon savings: 63kg CO2e (while also sidestepping 0.483 kg of potential electronic waste)
  • Standard emissions from brand-new tablets: 75kg CO2e
  • Emissions from our refurbished variants: 12kg CO2e
  • Overall emissions reduction: 77-91% Kg CO2e

Stand Emissions: New vs. Refurbished

For those considering a refurbished stand, here's a breakdown of the CO2 savings:

  • Carbon offset: 39kg CO2e
  • Emissions from newly manufactured stands: 524 kg CO2e
  • Emissions from our refurbished stands: 485 kg CO2e

Refurbished Tech: A Sustainable Choice for Modern Enterprises

Our data shows a clear advantage to going refurbished. Not only does it significantly lower carbon emissions, but it allows you to align with the principles of a circular economy, where tech enjoys extended life cycles and contributes positively to our environment.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Scrapp, environmental responsibility is central to our operations.

  • Every time you choose to recycle with us, we combat ocean-bound plastics via our collaboration with POP.
  • Separation Stations are driven by eco-efficient tablets, ensuring up to 90% reduction in your carbon footprint.
  • And, if you have a tablet to bring already and want to use it, we'll reward your sustainable choice with an attractive discount.

How can Scrapp help?

Are you embarking on your own recycling journey? Our sustainability experts are here to guide you. So, if you need further guidance, personalized strategies, or more details about our digital recycling tools, don't hesitate to reach out. We're committed to helping you achieve your sustainability goals.

You can book a free 15-minute chat with our team here.

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Assessment methodology

The carbon assessment delved into various aspects of our product offerings, including new and refurbished desktop mountable stations, wall mountable stations and podium stations, as well as new and refurbished tablets. Additional materials associated with the stations, such as barcode scanners, were also analyzed. We have also considered the carbon footprint associated with the delivery of the stations.

For any further questions about our methodology, feel free to reach out to Mikey@scrapprecycling.com

Article by
Manal Khalid