Inrego: keeping IT devices circulating
Inrego buys used IT equipment from companies and organisations around the world. They then refurbish them by replacing broken parts and upgrading the memory and hard drive, and sell them on with a warranty and after sales support.
The main production facility is in Täby, Sweden. Old IT equipment purchased from customers is transported there in a locked cabinet so they can be sure that their data will not be at risk. Once it has arrived, each device is registered. Any data is erased, and the functionality of the product is tested and graded to see how much can be reused. Products with serious problems are sent to the rescue station where parts are repaired or replaced. If a device cannot be saved, it is broken down into spare parts. Once refurbished, the products are cleaned and packed for sale. Customers can follow the entire process, including how many CO2 emissions are saved.
The refurbished devices mostly go to schools, municipalities, individuals and organisations. They're not just sold, though: customers can opt to lease IT equipment. The Sweden Olympic Committee, for instance, leased phones and PCs. Customers can choose the most suitable rental period, which will be covered by the warranty. PCs are ready loaded with the latest Windows software.
Inrego offers a Refresh service for IT equipment, keeping up performance and extending its lifespan. The devices are collected securely, tested, the data is wiped and any repairs or upgrades are performed before the devices are returned.
They also operate a buyback scheme for organisations, so the devices can be returned to Inrego once they have reached the end of their useful life.
- Inrego reuses old devices and maintains ones still in use (including replacing batteries and upgrading storage).
- They save approximately 500 000 devices annually from disposal.
- A reused device has 5% to 15% of the carbon footprint of a new one.
- 93 000 tonnes of CO2 were saved in 2025 by reusing IT devices rather than buying them new.