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What your tech is worth, how to get it ready, and where the resale market is heading. Written by the people who buy the devices.

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  1. 8 min

    Five Years That Rewrote the Rules of Tech Resale

    Between 2021 and 2026, tech resale went from a niche habit to a mainstream market. Here is what drove the shift, and what it means for sellers today.

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    The refurbished global retail market is projected to more than double from roughly $151.5 billion in 2025 to $365 billion by 2034. For anyone holding onto an old MacBook, gaming laptop, or tablet, the time to sell has never been better — and the platforms
  2. 14 min

    Environmental and Societal Implications of Stripping EPA of Regulatory Authority

    Introduction The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has, for over half a century, served as the federal government’s principal instrument for safeguarding the nation’s…

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    EPA bows out: As it stands, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency no longer views greenhouse emissions a threat.
  3. 7 min

    What’s My Computer’s Footprint? The Environmental Cost of Tech

    We often imagine “pollution” as billowing smoke from factory chimneys or plastic floating in the ocean. Rarely do we consider the carbon footprint of…

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    How big is your computer's carbon footprint and what are the ways to mitigate it?
  4. 7 min

    6 Reasons Why Electronics Reselling Matters

    Electronics reselling matters because it turns used devices into economic value, reduces e‑waste, and supports circular supply chains—locally in Chicago and globally—by keeping devices…

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  5. 5 min

    Can New York City be an affordable and sustainable city?

    In a historic victory that resonates far beyond the five boroughs, New York City has elected Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor, marking a…

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    Urban farmers

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