In a circular economy, we keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at end of life.
A circular economy is an alternative to a traditional linear economy of ‘make, use, dispose.’
Mobile devices are an ideal product to adapt to the circular economy concept, says MobileCorp managing director, Stephen Aravopoulos.
"In this industry we all have an opportunity to make a positive contribution to our community and our planet. We will be encouraging all of our customers to utilise the Buy-back Program which delivers a commercial benefit back to their business but also helps less advantaged communities and allows safe, ethical disposal of devices which might otherwise end up as e-waste."
In the world of mobile fleet management, contributing to a circular economy means:
MobileCorp has adopted a Sustainability Program which has seven goals to protect our planet and community.
The concept of a 'circular economy' is to
A circular economy is the opposite of a linear economy which is 'make, use, dispose.'
MobileCorp will aim through its Sustainability Program to contribute to the circular economy. Devices purchased through the MobileCorp Buy-Back program are refurbished and offered for resale to the community. Non-viable devices are recycled. Some of the devices that are refurbished are donated to communities which can not afford the cost of new hardware. Providing a device which would not otherwise be affordable, opens up a whole world of possibilities for individuals and communities.
MobileCorp offers a sustainable Telstra-approved buy-back program which enables Australian enterprise and business organisations to receive a commercial benefit while ethically divesting unwanted mobile phones and tablets.
The devices are either refurbished and reused to connect communities; or recycled for parts, keeping e-waste out of landfill. Buy-back prices are dependent upon the age and condition of the device. It is a very simple process, designed to make it easy for an organisation to implement. Devices receive secure decommissioning with all data removed using certified secure erasure software.
Any devices that are beyond refurbishment, are recycled for parts by Mobile Muster. MobileMuster is the recycling program of the Australian mobile phone industry voluntarily funded by: Alcatel, Apple, Google, hmd Global, HTC, Huawei, Motorola, Oppo, Optus, Samsung, Telstra, Vigo Mobile Australia, Vodafone and ZTE.
Over 95% of the materials in a mobile phone are able to be recovered. The batteries, printed circuit boards, casings, screens, accessories and packaging are processed separately through shredding, sorting and heating techniques to maximise resource recovery. The aluminium, glass and plastic in a mobile phone can be recycled for a second life. Lithium batteries can be processed to recover nickel, cobalt, cadmium, and lithium.
These recycling initiatives reduce future greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and conserve natural resources.
Repairing devices is a painful process. It’s time-consuming, often expensive and frequently frustrating. MobileCorp offers three tiers of device repair service which are designed to support organisations to extend the life of mobile phones. Standard repair is included in all MobileCorp managed services.
It makes commercial sense to extend the life of mobile devices. It is also good for the planet. While of the latest devices now have IP ratings for dust and water resistance, it is impact damage and broken screens that takes out so many corporate devices. MobileCorp provides discounted pricing for protective case and screen protector bundles.
MobileCorp also promotes a range of earth-friendly cases made of recycled materials and produced with a zero carbon footprint. The cases contain 85% plant based materials and no new plastics. They are slim, 2.4m drop-tested, have a MIL-STD 810g-516 rating, and suitable for corporate use.
In some cases it may be vitally important that devices are securely wiped of any residual corporate or personal data. The buyback scheme includes secure data erasure included in the buy-back price.
Utlising Blancco software, a Certificate of Erasure is provided for every asset, proving compliance with 25+ global security standards.
Erasure can take place at the customer premise or in a secure third party location.
MobileCorp is an Australian communications technology company providing Managed Mobility Services, Mobile Device Management, Complex Data and IP Networks, and Unified Communication solutions. We have a proven track record providing solution architecture, build, deployment, and managed services for Australian enterprise and business. We are also a Telstra Platinum Partner and have been a Telstra partner since 1988 (before Telstra was even called Telstra). Read Our History