Knowledge center: 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.

Reuse before recycling: why this shift matters

More and more organizations are rethinking what happens to electronic devices at the end of their lifecycle. Reuse is increasingly taking priority over recycling. This blog explains why that shift matters and how Brainscape screens mobile phones for reuse.

Thanks to Proximus and Brainscape, 20,000 old mobile phones were given a second life

The music fades, tents come down and the festival grounds slowly empty. What remains are thousands of small decisions made by visitors. Last summer, festivalgoers handed in more than 20,000 old mobile phones. An impressive number, but above all the start of a journey that usually remains unseen. Because what actually happens to a device once it is handed in?

8,900 old cell phones recycled through Pommelien Thijs campaign

Brainscape processed the mobile phones collected during the campaign organized by Pommelien Thijs, Recupel, and Ancienne Belgique into a concrete circular flow: devices were given a second life where possible, and the rest was safely recycled.

The market for used smartphones keeps growing despite price pressure

The secondary market for used and refurbished smartphones is showing a clear trend: growth is consistently outpacing that of new devices. Recent market analyses confirm that demand for pre-owned hardware remains strong, driven by price pressure in the primary market and shifting purchasing strategies among both consumers and businesses.