Leading the way to a global circular economy

Here at TXO, we’re proud to be a circular economy company. Through our products and services, we greatly extend the lifetime of telecom equipment and help companies to address their sustainability goals. Our business model rests on finding repair, reuse and recycling opportunities for telecom-related industries all over the world. Join us in our journey towards a more sustainable future.

See the difference that a more circular economy can make

The circular economy provides a very real opportunity for sustainable growth and it is essential to delivering a net zero future. Here's how to do it.

What is the circular economy?

The term “circular economy” has been gaining traction socially, politically and in business. At its core, the circular economy model is based on three principles: design out waste and pollution; keep products and materials in use; and regenerate natural systems.

Why is a circular economy important?

For a long time, the world’s economy has been ‘Linear’. Simply meaning that we use raw materials, turn them into a product and dispose of them via traditional methods such as landfill or incineration. This take-make-waste economy saps natural resources, threatens the survival of species, fills soil and water with toxins and dangerously warms the Earth.

As the global population has grown, countries have identified the negative environmental impact of having a single-use approach. The demands on natural resources have increased and competition for rare minerals has intensified. This has meant that the linear process has become outdated and a transition to the circular economy has become a necessity.

Ultimately, the circular economy is not purely a concept. It’s happening already and it makes good business sense. As well as creating new opportunities for growth, a more circular economy reduces waste, drives greater resource productivity, delivers a more competitive economy, and helps reduce the environmental impacts of production and consumption.

Find out how we’re helping Telia Company

Telia Company is proud to partner with TXO to adopt circular practices and achieve incredible environmental & business results.

In what ways does TXO operate as a circular economy company?

We think the circular economy model is a superb guiding principle for all that we do. We also get how important the circular economy and the associated sustainability benefits are to you too.

Buying equipment from the secondary telecoms market is an increasingly popular route for anyone managing a network. Here at TXO we are well stocked with quality used telecom network equipment at an affordable price point. It means that functional products stay in circulation and out of landfill, supporting current platforms and extending the life cycle of legacy systems.

The circular economy services we provide ensure there is a thriving market for used network equipment and a sustainable alternative to buying brand new products. We support customers by cataloguing and managing their inventory. We de-install and collect obsolete equipment, refurbishing whenever possible for reuse. Where equipment cannot be refurbished, we ensure disposal according to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.

As a circular economy company, we embrace every opportunity to eliminate waste and support continual use of resources. Each year, well over half a million telecoms parts are sustainably acquired, redeployed, resold and recycled by our team. And our multi-vendor telecom repair service completes the circular economy loop.

Part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation community

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a leading authority on the circular economy. We are very pleased to share that we’re officially part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation community. As leaders in telecom network sustainability, it makes us so proud to be the first in our field to be a part of this community. Experts learn from experts. We’re excited to be connecting with fellow circular economy practitioners.

Track your products as part of the circular economy

Follow your surplus networking hardware on its circular economy journey (using the graphic below) and see all of the tailor-made solutions on offer. Here’s a key to explain the different conditions of the hardware at each stage in the process:

New and/or used networking hardware that is in good working condition

Networking hardware that is unidentified, damaged or has no further market value

Advanced Replacement

Advance replacement is a premium service offered by TXO, ideal for businesses that require fast hardware replacements and minimal downtime. It allows us to ship replacement products in advance of carrying out a repair — without waiting to receive the defective items. We'll ensure you get the right level of service for your business to manage its inventory and buffer stock in the most efficient manner.

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Asset Management Portal

We get the importance of giving our customers complete control and visibility over their assets. When you can automatically track how much stock you have and exactly where it is, call back the parts you need, and report on revenue generation in granular detail, the process of managing your inventory transforms from a challenging, manual process to a core part of your business growth strategy.

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Refurbish

Here at TXO, we love to refurbish telecom networking hardware. Not only does it provide a brilliant way to keep functional products in circulation, but we believe it’s the key to the future of sustainable communication networks. Here you can learn all about how we set the global standard for refurbished telecom equipment.

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Repair

It's a great feeling when a faulty or broken product or component is returned back to a usable state to fulfill its intended use. Luckily for us, we do just that day in, day out. Choosing to repair means that material is reused and embodied resources are conserved. So not only will you get that great feeling, you'll be playing your part in supporting the circular economy too.

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Warehouse

Whether you need us to warehouse your telecom network assets for a few hours, weeks, or longer, you're in great hands. Our experienced teams operate across global locations, ensuring your stock is organised and well supervised at all times. There are no nasty surprises in our fee structure either. The price we say is the price you'll pay.

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Recycle

In a circular economy, recycling is the last resort action. That's because recycling transforms a product into its basic materials so that they can be reprocessed into new materials; embedded energy and value are lost in the process. It's why our teams work so hard to warehouse, repair, refurbish, reuse and/or resell your telecom network hardware before we provide a recycling service.

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Resell

Telecom network operators across the world often hold onto equipment for far too long, all while it continues consuming energy and an expensive footprint in the process. Let us help you access market intelligence on a given item's availability and demand, and resell your surplus assets for the best rates of return. Together we can keep products in circulation and create a more sustainable future.

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Reuse

A key part of what it means to be circular is finding opportunities to reuse telecom networking equipment within your own network. Here at TXO, we love taking a flexible approach to support you in extending the product lifecycle. For example in this case study, we helped our customer avoid new purchases by recertifying their existing equipment for internal reuse. Guaranteeing its quality before it was redeployed in the network.

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Staging and Configuration

One of our popular value add services is staging & configuration. The process detects any possible faults or defects before the equipment arrives on site, so you can start deploying solutions without delay. It also removes the issue of dust-producing packaging materials (such as cardboard and so on) from entering the environment.

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Generate Revenue

Other than the amazing environmental benefits, adopting a circular economy approach is advantageous for businesses' commercial models too. To begin with, businesses that adopt a circular model gain significant revenue resulting from internal reuse cost savings, the resale of surplus networking equipment, and the returns from WEEE recycling. In addition, they gain a competitive edge and enhance brand loyalty as well.

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Environmental Goals

There are huge environmental benefits to being a part of the circular economy and the more you're involved, the more there is to gain. Prolonging the product lifecycle through repair, refurbishment, and reuse acts to reduce the demand for new equipment (conserving the materials and energy needed to produce them). Whilst reselling and recycling your surplus products cuts carbon emissions by reducing power consumption on redundant assets and diverts material from landfills. Check out this case study to see how we helped one of our clients meet their CSR goals & minimise e-waste.

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