It is estimated that by 2020, there will be approximately 30 billion internet connected devices worldwide. However, just 20% of this will be appropriately collected and recycled…this will result in the loss of valuable materials and cause a serious environmental impact.

Re-Tek is constantly looking for solutions to combat this growing worldwide issue. One of our solutions being Lease-Tek, who enable companies to lease refurbished IT equipment, therefore extending the lifecycle of this equipment.

Read more about the E-waste problem, and what your organisation can do to help here…https://digit.fyi/it-leasing-uk/

We are delighted to have been named winners of the Sustainability award at this year’s CeeD Scotland awards in Glasgow. Our Projects Director attended the event and commented “Congratulations to CeeD on delivering a fantastic evening in the Hilton in their inaugural Awards ceremony. Thanks to all the sponsors and particularly the Scottish Institute of Remanufacture for sponsoring the Sustainability Award. It was an honour to collect the award from Paul on behalf of Re-Tek and our partners, and we wish all the other winners and nominees great success in the future.”

A video of the ceremony can be found here. Well done to all of the other nominees and winners!

Lease-Tek is our exciting new project, providing a competitively priced computer hardware leasing service, negating the upfront cost required to update your IT equipment.

This is a great opportunity for organisations who are looking to enhance their low carbon initiatives. By leasing perfectly functional, refurbished equipment, you will help to extend the life-cycle of IT equipment, reduce the environmental effects of recycling and landfill, and promote the Scottish Governments drive towards a circular economy.

With monthly fees starting from £13, Lease-Tek provides an affordable choice for all businesses and third sector organisations. The service benefits from a dedicated helpline to support hardware issues and provides a replacement unit if the unit cannot be replaced.

More information can be found on the Lease-Tek website.

Diversity Works is a Scottish Government-backed inclusive business initiative from socially-driven employment specialists, Adopt an Intern.

The aim of the seminar is to facilitate an open discussion between employers and women of BME communities regarding current employment policies and processes. This enables them to identify actions, allowing a more diverse workforce to be achieved and supported.

It was our pleasure to support Street Soccer Scotland’s young people and One Parent Families Scotland’s single mothers to help provide access to those desperate to get on the employment ladder.

Re-Tek would like to thank DIGIT once again for introducing us to these great causes.

Radiant and Brighter is a fantastic organisation promoting diversity through education, inspiration and changing perceptions to deliver greater societal integration and economic participation.

Here are some of them charging up and ready to go in their new home in Glasgow! All at Re-Tek wish them well.