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What is the Circular Economy?

The circular economy is a shift away from the linear “take-make-waste” model toward a more sustainable approach that keeps IT assets in use for as long as possible.

Traditional IT Disposal Model:

Extracts raw materials
Produces devices
Uses them briefly
Dumps them as e-waste

Circular IT Economy Model:

Extends product life
Repurposes & resells assets
Recycles non-reusable materials
Reduces demand for new raw materials

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The Tempus Approach

Tempus helps businesses move from IT waste to IT value by implementing sustainable, revenue-generating, and ESG-compliant IT asset management strategies.

Extend IT Asset Lifecycles

- Remarketing & Resale – Give devices a second life through direct resale & trade-ins.
- Enterprise IT Asset Recovery – Recapture value from upgraded IT infrastructure.
- Device Repair & Refurbishment – Maximize reusability & resale potential.

Optimize Material Recovery & Recycling

- Secure IT Recycling & Zero-Landfill Policies – Sustainable electronics recycling for non-reusable assets.
- Commodities Recovery & Revenue Sharing – Extract gold, copper, palladium, & aluminum from IT devices.
- CRT & LCD Dismantling – Safely dispose of hazardous materials from old displays.

Reduce IT’s Environmental Impact

- CO₂ Emission Reduction – Measure carbon savings from reuse vs. disposal.
- Sustainability Impact Reports – Get audit-ready ESG reports for regulatory compliance.
- Collection Bin Program – Make IT recycling effortless for your business.

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How Our Customers Drive the
Circular Economy

Tempus customers are at the forefront of the circular economy, actively reducing electronic waste through responsible device recycling and data security practices. By choosing sustainable solutions, they not only protect sensitive information but also contribute to a healthier planet.

Our Impact

From Our Customers

Providing great customer service is a core focus at Tempus. We support you every step of the way, and clients often praise our commitment to both excellence and sustainability in IT asset management.

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“Tempus has provided impeccable service over the past two years. When we moved facilities, Tempus played a crucial role in helping us purge years of old and obsolete inventory. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for E-waste recycling and disposal. I would given them more than 5 stars if I could!"

Joshua Kelley

National Product Manager

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"From start to finish, I am very happy with all the services we received. I will be advising our leadership and others in my network to use Tempus as often as possible. Again, great work!"

Alex Kyranakis

Global Operations Team Lead

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"We had three trucks of equipment to remove from our office. The team was very professional and loaded up everything quickly! Everyone was so helpful, especially the drivers! Thanks Tempus!"

Amanda Florez

Inventory Control Specialist

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"Tempus has been a reliable partner on our journey towards better ESG tracking and impact reporting. We've made a lot of progress with their help, and we're excited to continue working with them."

Jason Brown

VP, Sustainable Solutions

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