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Administrative manager at Brainscape
29 July 2026
Certification

ISO 9001 and ISO 14001: what these renewed certifications mean for your ITAD partner.

When you hand over decommissioned IT equipment, you want the certainty that it's processed the right way. Brainscape has renewed its ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, proof that quality and environmental management are built into every step of the process. Find out what these standards actually mean, and why they matter when choosing your ITAD partner.

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10 July 2026
Campaigns

Fans scored with their old phones: how Brainscape processed the Re-cup-el devices

Three clubs, over 1000 phones and one shared goal: Recupel's Re-cup-el campaign shows how football and the circular economy reinforce each other. Find out what happened to the collected devices once they reached Brainscape.

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Lansink's Ladder
09 June 2026
Circular Advice

Lansink's Ladder: what the waste hierarchy means for your organisation

Recycling often feels like the responsible choice. But is it also the best one? The Lansink Ladder provides organisations with a concrete framework for processing end-of-life electronics higher up in the waste hierarchy, and that difference also counts towards your CSRD reporting.

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Max CEO Brainscape
22 April 2026
Reuse & refurbish

7 trends shaping ITAD programmes in 2026

In 2026, ITAD is no longer just about disposal. Discover the 7 trends making it a strategic priority, from AI-driven refresh cycles to carbon accounting.

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How geopolitical tensions are putting pressure on the electronics supply chain
01 April 2026
Circular Advice

How geopolitical tensions are putting pressure on the electronics supply chain – and why reuse is now more important than ever

Middle East conflict is putting pressure on the electronics supply chain. See why reuse and refurbishing are becoming strategic solutions.

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Max Wouters, CEO Brainscape
09 February 2026

GVA- Following the Pommelien Thijs campaign, Recupel commits structurally to the reuse of collected mobile phones

Every collection campaign for old mobile phones raises the same question: what actually happens to those devices afterwards? Too often, they are sent straight to recycling, even though a significant share is still technically fit for use.

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