Alchemy, a technology refurbishment company, has announced that it has repaired and remarketed over six million devices in the last seven years, saving 420,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. This achievement aligns with global efforts to reduce e-waste, which reached 62 million tonnes in 2022, an 82% increase since 2010, according to the Global E-Waste Monitor 2024.

This announcement comes on the heels of the European Council’s adoption of the right-to-repair (R2R) directive, which promotes the repair of broken or defective items. The directive aims to reduce waste and encourage sustainable practices across Europe.

Earlier this year, Alchemy partnered with carbon-accounting platform Greenly, becoming the only device refurbishment company able to certify the CO2 savings of the devices it sells. This partnership underscores Alchemy’s commitment to sustainability and transparency in its operations.

Co-founder, James Murdock expressed his satisfaction with Alchemy’s contribution in decarbonisation, mitigating climate change, and adopting circular practices for more sustainability and claimed that this achievement “…is powerful proof that we can create a healthier planet by rethinking our relationship with technology. Each pre-loved device we sell represents an environmentally conscious choice that moves us towards a complete circular economy benefiting both people and planet. And this milestone is a testament to how businesses and consumers truly want to re-use and repair more, rather than simply throw things out”.