Closing the Loop

It's one of telecom's biggest unmet customer needs: 'sustainable comfort and comfortable sustainability'. Companies like Vodafone are cracking the code, and the results are huge. Both for business and society. https://lnkd.in/ebwNRWec

Showcasing Circularity: Closing the Loop in the Nationale Coalitie Duurzame Digitalisering Newsletter We’re excited to be featured in the latest Nationale Coalitie Duurzame Digitalisering newsletter, highlighting the success of our One for One project with Vodafone. Since 2022, this collaboration has collected over 1.5 million scrap phones, reducing electronic waste while proving that sustainability and commercial success go hand in hand. Recognized with three major awards, this project exemplifies how partnerships between commercial companies and social enterprises can create scalable, impactful solutions. Best practices like One for One show that a circular approach to tech isn’t just possible—it’s essential for driving innovation and impact in the industry. Thanks, Nationale Coalitie Duurzame Digitalisering for sharing our news!

Today, it's #CircularMonday, a global reminder of the power and potential of the #circulareconomy. At Closing the Loop we see circularity as a smart business strategy. Our One for One service proves this in action. For a new device purchased, we collect and recycle an equivalent amount of electronic waste in regions without proper recycling infrastructure. This approach not only tackles the growing e-waste challenge but also unlocks unique benefits for brands: ✅ Boost Commercial Value: One for One adds a surprising and impactful element to your products, strengthening customer engagement, enhancing brand reputation, and creating market differentiation. ✅ Ease into Circularity: Circularity can seem complex, but One for One provides a simple, actionable first step. Learn how to talk about it, implement it, and leverage its benefits for your business. ✅ Deliver Measurable Impact: With tangible results, One for One helps businesses meet rising consumer demand for sustainability while aligning with corporate goals. If you wish to read more about One for One, see the link in our comments #circularmonday #Closingtheloop #greenITprocurement #circulareconomy

With Retech Days Europe behind us, our founder Joost de Kluijver shares his reflections on the event and what stood out to him: 📈 Create a Business Case Sustainable IT solutions must be more than a long-term vision—they must deliver business value and impact today. Clear and simple. Green tech solutions too often get stifled by legislation, compliance or fact-sharing, while customer needs, business viability and commercial success are put aside. Real momentum comes from directly meeting your customers' expectations. 📢 Tell a Unique Story Reuse and refurbish is top of mind in the IT space, and increasingly more companies make it the core of their green agenda. With so many similar stories, the challenge lies in standing out. If reuse is the starting point, how does it lead to engaging your customers, increasing brand trust and driving business growth? These conversations and partnerships are key in driving meaningful change. We are looking forward to taking them to the next step!

IT's TIME TO VOTE! Our Founder Joost de Kluijver has been nominated for the Changemaker of the Year award by Change Inc. This award highlights the work done by entrepreneurs in relevant sustainable transitions. We are very proud that the work Joost de Kluijver has been with Closing the Loop is being recognized with this nomination. 🏆 Voting takes 2 minutes, the platform is in Dutch but Google Translate can help 😉 https://lnkd.in/eJHVDkdD

Today is the day! Joost de Kluijver is at Retech Days Europe in Berlin, joining a group of industry leaders to explore how sustainable practices are reshaping the tech sector. This event brings together experts and stakeholders from electronics, telecommunications, and manufacturing to share actionable insights on leveraging new technologies and business models to drive smarter, more sustainable technology production and consumption. At Closing the Loop, we’re looking forward to contributing to these conversations and showcasing how circular solutions like our One for One service are turning sustainability into a business advantage #RetechDays #Events #Closingtheloop #oneforone

IT's TIME TO VOTE! Our Founder Joost de Kluijver has been nominated for the Changemaker of the Year award by Change Inc. This award highlights the work done by entrepreneurs in relevant sustainable transitions. We are very proud that the work Joost de Kluijver has been with Closing the Loop is being recognized with this nomination. 🏆 Voting takes 2 minutes, the platform is in Dutch but Google Translate can help 😉 https://lnkd.in/eJHVDkdD

We're happy to welcome Bartek Zieliński as Marcom's new intern! With his experience in Digital Marketing, he’ll play a key role in strengthening and expanding our digital strategy. 🎉 “Learning about Closing the Loops’ unique business model made me interested in the opportunity to join the team, explore it further and help the marketing effort. I look forward to helping shape the conversation around sustainable tech and circularity.” We’re looking forward to the contributions Bartek is going to make at Closing the Loop. Excited to have him in our team 🙌 Get to know the team: https://bit.ly/3O8nq4D #SayHello #ClosingtheLoop #NewHire #OneforOne #WelcomeToTheTeam

After attending the recent Electronics Sustainability Summit in Austin Texas, our founder, Joost de Kluijver, returned with valuable insights on the shifting landscape of tech and waste reduction. 1️⃣ The Big Picture The tech industry is moving toward systemic change. Legislators are preparing policies that will push for closed-loop thinking, and it’s not only in the EU. Leading experts such as ERM's Lee Read and Nabil Nasr joined SERI's excellent CEO Corey Dehmey in his statement that now is the time to lead on this unique (business) opportunity. 2️⃣ Tech-focused companies For companies that offer propositions around electronics, this shift isn't just about compliance—it's also a strong business strategy. Tech companies are repositioning themselves to benefit both their brand and their bottom line, demonstrating how sustainable IT offerings can add real value. NRF’s Scot Case was there with a clear message: Retail needs to be ready to join the party. 3️⃣ The Customers Customers are catching on, too. Bo Guilbeault CAMP CSAM CHAMP CMAM CITAD CAMSE explained how brands like Starbucks make the connection between IT practices and company values. This shows the growing awareness among tech consumers about the importance of sustainable tech. As we continue this journey, seeing how tech companies, policymakers, and customers align IT with sustainable practices is inspiring.

On November 19th, our CEO Joost de Kluijver will attend Retech Days Europe 2024 in Berlin.  This conference will bring key European leaders from the telecommunications, marketplaces, and e-commerce ecosystem together to tackle burning topics that are influencing these industries. This year’s theme centres on the critical principles of circularity for Tech: Repair, refurbishment, recycling, and returning technologies to create a more sustainable future. Joost de Kluijver will be engaging with fellow professionals to share insights and explore collaborative approaches that promote sustainability in the tech industry. Please reach out if you want to learn more about business value creation through innovative circular propositions, like One for One. https://lnkd.in/ext7gKfy #RetechDays #Sustainability #Closingtheloop #CircularEconomy