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Netherlands

One for One (Circular Electronics Offsetting)

Electrical waste

Enabling organizations to make their electronics procurement waste-free and support sustainability goals.

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Closing the Loop

Company Established Year

Since 2012

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business, Individual

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Available

To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

Ashoka Fellowship

2018

Awarded to the founder for driving systemic change in global waste management.

Circular Award – Government

2020

Recognized by the Dutch government for innovation in circular electronics procurement.

World Economic Forum UpLink Finalist

2021

Selected for contributions to e-waste reduction and global sustainability.

Product description

One for One (Circular Electronics Offsetting) is a service offered by Closing the Loop that revolutionizes the traditional IT procurement process by making it waste-free and environmentally responsible. This innovative solution allows organizations to offset the environmental impact of their new electronic devices by recycling an equivalent end-of-life device from regions with inadequate recycling infrastructure.

Through strategic partnerships with local waste collectors in Africa and Asia, Closing the Loop ensures the safe collection and recycling of discarded electronics. These devices are then transported to certified recycling facilities for proper processing, guaranteeing both environmental and social responsibility. Clients receive detailed documentation and verified data showcasing the positive impact of their offset, which can be used for sustainability reporting and to support circular economy objectives.

The “One for One” model not only helps companies reduce electronic waste but also demonstrates their commitment to environmental leadership. By transforming the IT procurement process into a circular service, organizations have a tangible and measurable way to contribute to waste reduction and showcase their green initiatives.

This turnkey solution is scalable, transparent, and aligns with both public and private procurement strategies. It not only promotes sustainability but also creates fair employment opportunities in underserved communities, fostering social and economic development.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Enables waste-free electronics procurement
  • Offsets environmental impact through recycling
  • Partnerships with local waste collectors in Africa and Asia
  • Ensures safe and responsible recycling processes
  • Provides documentation and verified data for sustainability reporting
  • Supports circular economy goals
  • Transforms IT procurement into a circular service
  • Scalable and compatible with public and private procurement strategies
  • Promotes fair employment opportunities in underserved communities
  • Helps organizations comply with responsible supply chain policies and green procurement standards

About the Company

Closing the Loop is a Dutch circular service company committed to making electronic devices waste-free. Established in 2012, the company enables organizations to offset their electronic usage—such as smartphones and laptops—by collecting an equivalent amount of electronic waste from developing countries for safe, formal recycling. Their solution, called "One for One," transforms linear electronics procurement into a circular model by linking usage in developed markets with e-waste recovery in emerging regions. This model addresses both sustainability and social equity by creating green jobs, improving informal waste systems, and reducing the environmental impact of technology use. Closing the Loop partners with businesses, governments, and IT resellers to create verifiable circular procurement solutions, helping organizations improve their sustainability performance and meet ESG targets while supporting the global fight against e-waste.

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