On August 3, 2025, SocialBox.Biz, a leading self-sustaining social enterprise in London, launched its new campaign, “Call SocialBox.Biz Before You Scrap It.” The campaign aims to promote the donation of used tech equipment over corporate computer recycling in the city.
This initiative builds on SocialBox.biz’s long-standing commitment to sustainable IT practices and encourages businesses and organizations to make a positive impact on the environment and society by choosing to donate their old IT equipment instead of recycling it.
“Our ‘Call SocialBox.Biz Before You Scrap It’ campaign is more than just a slogan – it’s a movement towards a sustainable future,” said Peter Paduh, Founder of SocialBox.Biz. “By donating their old tech equipment to us, companies can not only reduce their Scope 3 footprint, but also make a meaningful social impact. We are here to help businesses achieve their ESG and CSR goals while supporting those in need.”
Businesses and organizations can easily join the campaign and receive a CSR Impact Report detailing their contribution to sustainability and social good.
SocialBox.biz is now calling on more companies to participate, particularly those planning to upgrade their IT systems this summer. “Before you recycle your old corporate computers or dispose of business laptops, give us a call to see if they can still be reused,” added Peter. “Together, we can make a bigger difference, protect the planet, and increase our impact.”
SocialBox.biz is a UK-based community interest company dedicated to ethical, social, and sustainability innovations. The company encourages the reuse of usable tech equipment to benefit businesses, communities, and the environment. By extending the lifecycles of hardware and avoiding energy-intensive recycling, SocialBox.biz helps reduce Scope 3 emissions, aligning with ESG goals and providing social impact data for mandatory sustainability reports. The company’s open-source software powers donations, offering cost-free, secure, and transparent solutions. This process mimics traditional disposal methods but also provides opportunities to increase ESG and social impact. SocialBox.biz’s campaign supports circular economy principles, delivering environmental, social, and cost benefits, making it a strategic choice for UK businesses.
This campaign emphasizes the importance of choosing SocialBox.biz’s reuse and donation services over recycling. According to a UN report, the UK’s e-waste is expected to significantly increase by 2030, making it crucial for companies to take action. By donating reusable equipment, businesses can help reduce CO2 emissions and support local communities. Research also shows that reusing laptops can save at least double the amount of CO2 compared to recycling, significantly boosting environmental impact.
Additionally, manufacturing a new laptop emits 200-500 kg of CO2, depending on the model, as stated by Circular Computing. With most companies and universities having 3-5 year and 4-year upgrade cycles, respectively, many devices remain functional and suitable for donation, reducing unnecessary waste and emissions.
SocialBox.Biz also follows ethical IT reuse practices by securely wiping data and using open-source software. The company invites businesses and universities to join their cause, emphasizing the importance of secure collection and providing CSR Impact Reports to showcase the positive impact of their donations. By choosing to reuse before recycle with SocialBox.Biz, organizations can reduce their Scope 3 emissions, support local communities, and increase their corporate impact.
