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Repair and reuse: inside Europe’s refurbished tech market

Video. Repair and reuse: inside Europe’s refurbished tech market

Updated: 09/01/2026 - 15:10 GMT+1

Technological devices are getting more powerful — and certainly more expensive. Smartphones, in particular, are leading the way: high-end models easily exceed a thousand euros, yet they are typically used for just over two years. But a shift is underway, driven by the refurbished market.

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