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It’s no secret that the holiday season is tough on the environment. Carbon emissions see an uptick during this time, thanks to increases in travel, packaging waste, and even uneaten food. So if minimizing your eco-footprint is a priority for you or your giftee (and, let’s be honest, it should be), it’s helpful to find ways
to cut back on the environmental impact of your
gift-giving. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by buying refurbished products, including electronics. For the tech-lover in your life, check out our picks for the season.
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Buying a refurbished tablet or
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Back Market sells refurbished tech, allowing you to save up to 70 percent on items like laptops, phones, gaming consoles, and accessories, while giving these electronics a second life. Back Market’s Verified Refurbishment program authenticates devices across
a variety of categories. Battery health assessment and replacement, screen polishing, data deletion, and functionality diagnostics are just part of its refurbishment process.
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No matter who you’re buying for, they could probably use an upgraded laptop, and tablets are ideal for doodlers, on-the-go movies, and controlling smart home devices. These are solid all-around options for just about every purpose.
If they’re already set on major electronics, or they’re on-the-go constantly, these accessories can make for perfect gifts. Get them a smart watch for exercise tracking, or give a music lover an upgraded sound experience.
Purchasing a refurbished device that’s already been used can reduce e-waste by 92 percent.
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Refurbished consoles have a big upside: your giftee will have more games to choose from, since the systems have been on the market longer. These devices are all top of the line, thanks to Back Market’s guaranteed quality.
Refurbished tech uses up
to 94 percent less water.
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