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'First thought, not an afterthought': Unpacking refurbed tech with Whirlpool and eBay

13 November 2023 • 13 min read

Refurbished tech leaders Whirlpool and eBay reveal how they have upgraded their approach to second-hand goods and curating 'compelling' circular consumer offers

According to the most recent Global E-Waste Monitor report, the world's discarded electronics mountain is predicted to rise from 53.6 mega tonnes in 2022 to 74.7 mega tonnes by the end of the decade...

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'First thought, not an afterthought': Unpacking refurbed tech with Whirlpool and eBay

Refurbished tech leaders Whirlpool and eBay reveal how they have upgraded their approach to second-hand goods and curating 'compelling' circular consumer offers

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