Dustin and their journey towards circularity in IT
Dustin leads the way as our first nationwide partner, offering our service to the market as part of their sustainability efforts. Dustin is actively contributing to the journey towards circularity in IT by enabling sustainable IT procurement.
Dustin and Closing the Loop are committed to promoting sustainable IT solutions to companies and organisations. An example of this commitment is the innovative “One for One” service, seamlessly integrated into Dustin’s services portfolio in the Netherlands.
“One for One” means that for every phone sold by Dustin, one scrap phone is collected and recycled in countries that lack formal waste management facilities. The service can also be applied for other products like tablets and laptops.
With this approach, Dustin demonstrates its dedication in providing IT solutions that deliver clear value to customers while achieving environmental and social impact. The partnership of Dustin and Closing the Loop showcases the potential of circular innovations, introducing a step towards a more sustainable IT industry.
Client
Start of partnership
2018
The Ambition
Dustin is dedicated to promoting responsible IT solutions to its customers. To help achieve this, Dustin partnered with Closing the Loop in 2018. Together, they deliver waste compensation to many clients with substantial e-waste footprints, in both the public and private sectors.
The Solution
By partnering with Closing the Loop, Dustin ensures that every time its customers purchase a new device with the “One for One” service included, an equal amount of electronic waste is collected and properly recycled from countries that lack formal waste management facilities.
The Result
Partnerships like these extend beyond their environmental impact. By incorporating initiatives like ‘One for One,’ resellers reinforce their customers’ commitment to embracing sustainable practices, exploring innovative approaches towards implementing circular business models and delivering added value to their customers.
Together, the efforts of Dustin and Closing the Loop have by 2023 already resulted in the collection of more than 500.000 scrap phones. This incredible achievement is contributing to the reduction of e-waste in emerging markets while creating economic opportunities for the local communities. By using the services of Closing the Loop, Dustin has combined commercial, social and environmental benefits.
