Back Market knows that many different factors contribute to the global climate crisis and sees e-waste as one of the worst. This is at the heart of the mission-driven start-up, and why Back Market is creating a true alternative to buying new devices.

E-waste is not only the most toxic waste we produce (it comprises 70% of toxic waste in our landfills – killing humans and our environment) but is also the fastest-growing. In 2019, 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste was produced globally (200 times the size of the Statue of Liberty) and it’s expected to hit 120 million tons by 2050.

Back Market wants to reduce e-waste and dive directly to the heart of the problem: overconsumption. It strongly believes in redemption through circulation – and that by rebranding “refurbished” as something desirable to the mainstream market, we can have a strong positive environmental impact.

Back Market offers the best deals on certified refurbished electronics, and an eco-conscious way to enjoy the electronics we love. Purchasing a refurbished device allows us to make the most out of the resources we have already used for its initial production, while also reducing the overall impact of e-waste on the planet by keeping it from the landfill for as long as possible.