Circular economy
In a world where resources are limited and climate impacts need to be reduced, the circular economy is about using things for as long as possible, repairing, reusing and recycling. For businesses, it is an opportunity to combine profitability with sustainability, reducing costs while contributing to a more resource-efficient society.
What is the circular economy?
The circular economy is the opposite of the traditional linear wear-and-tear model. Instead of extracting, producing, consuming and disposing, a circular economy aims to keep materials and products in circulation for as long as possible. The Swedish EPA describes it as a system in which products are designed for a long lifetime, manufactured from recycled raw materials, repairable and reusable, and finally recycled. It also involves business models that offer repair, rental or sharing of products.
The linear economy is based on the extraction of natural resources, the production, use and disposal of products, leading to large amounts of waste and loss of valuable materials. In a circular economy, resources are valued more highly: products are designed to last longer, components can be replaced and materials can be recycled. This saves natural resources and reduces environmental impact.
Why is the circular economy important for businesses?
The transition to a circular economy has great potential to reduce resource use and climate impact. For businesses, there are several benefits:
Cost savings: By renting and sharing equipment instead of buying new, businesses can avoid large one-off costs and free up capital.
Flexibility: Circular business models such as leasing and short-term rentals make it possible to scale up or down and change equipment without being locked into long-term contracts.
Sustainability profile: Customers and investors are increasingly demanding sustainable solutions. Demonstrating a circular approach strengthens the brand and meets environmental requirements.
Reduced risk: Technology becomes obsolete quickly. Renting or leasing avoids sitting with older, depreciating equipment.
Resource-efficient innovation: The circular economy promotes new business models such as repair services, subscriptions and digital platforms, opening new markets.
Use leasing and subscription instead of purchase
By leasing or renting equipment, your company will always have access to the latest technology without large upfront costs. Itreon's services allow you to choose workstations, laptops or phones and can finance them via leasing or short-term rental. Contract periods can be customized according to your needs, and you can switch or terminate according to contract periods.
Reuse and recycle equipment
When your company's computers and phones are used up, they should not end up in the hidden drawer. Itreon helps to retrieve the equipment, erase the data in a certified way and sell or recycle it. You will receive reports on environmental benefits and compensation for what is resold. In this way, your company contributes to a circular flow where resources are given new life.
Why choose Itreon for circular IT solutions?
Itreon combines financing, lifecycle management and sustainability in one coherent service:
Customized financing: You choose how you want to finance your high-end IT purchases - leasing for long-term use, short-term rental for temporary needs or subscription for maximum flexibility.
Full overview: Through Itreon's online portal, you can keep track of which units are available, how they are financed and when the contracts expire.
Circular take-back: when you no longer need the equipment, Itreon collects it, deletes all data and sells or recycles the technology. You don't have to deal with the logistics and you get a refund.
Transparency and expertise: The company has extensive experience in the lifecycle management of IT equipment and operates according to an open business model that shares insights with the customer. Its values are based on professionalism, entrepreneurship and care.
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