They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. This has been linked to many organizations that recycle old/thrown-out products. This movement is broadly termed technology sustainability and can mean a lot of things for different tech organisations. Well, let’s find out how the likes of Badili handle this movement.

What is ‘Technology and Sustainability ‘

The term sustainability is broadly used to indicate programs, initiatives and actions to preserve the human, social, economic and environmental aspects. More and more tech companies are pushing for sustainability and initiating going green campaigns in a bid to ‘save the world.

How can technology help save the environment?

Initially, tech sustainability was driving more people to use digital devices for communicating and storing information. This meant that there was less reliance on paper, which reduces deforestation. However in recent years, the focus is shifting to Eco-Friendly Innovations; Recycled, recyclable.

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Sustainable technologies cannot renew natural resources but they can reduce the negative impact on the planet. Digital technology is the biggest enabler in driving carbon footprint reductions.

Additionally, it helps in achieving the majority of the United Nation’s Sustainability Development Goals. Here’s where Badili comes in. Organizations like Badili Africa, a re-commerce company in Kenya, are now affording individuals to make sustainable purchases through their refurbished smartphone models. This impacts positively on all 4 aspects of sustainability.

What is the impact of purchasing from Badili Africa?

Let me paint you a picture. The desire to own an iPhone for the younger generation is quite significant because it comes with a sense of belonging and social status. The affordability of the Refurbished iPhones which Badili refer to as pre-loved makes them more appealing with the best part being the positive impact on the environment.

Here, one man’s preloved phone becomes your treasure. This is all whilst still saving the world. For instance, one preloved smartphone saves the environment 89kgs of carbon emissions. It is a pleasant surprise to note that many of us are already making a conscious effort to buy better in order to reduce our carbon footprint.