IT in the Loop – Refurbish, Repair, Reuse

Address

TIANA, s.r.o.
Istebnicka 3
91105 Trenčín
IČO: 36 321 192

https://www.tiana.sk/

Contact person

Dalibor Zelik
+421 950 362 462
daliz39@gmail.com
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Description

TIANA company brings to Slovakia a modern and responsible approach to information technologies based on the principles of the circular economy. Their goal is to extend the life cycle of computers and their components, reduce the amount of e-waste and make quality technology available to the general public at affordable prices. Professionally refurbished computers, laptops or workstations are thoroughly tested, cleaned and upgraded. This prevents the premature scrapping of working hardware and saves natural resources. TIANA also sells separate components and spare parts, allowing users to repair or upgrade their computer themselves instead of replacing it with a new one. Instead of the linear buy-use-throw-away model, TIANA brings a cycle of reuse, repair and upgrade.

Economic benefits

Cost savings for customers: refurbished computers often cost only half to a third of the price of new equipment, while providing comparable performance and warranty.

Business and service support: Selling components and spare parts allows service and repair shops to expand their service offerings and speed up service.

Resource efficiency: By extending the life of IT equipment, the need to manufacture and import new products is reduced, saving both capital and natural resources. This is reflected in a reduction in the costs associated with the disposal of e-waste.

Environmental benefits

Reducing the production of e-waste: e-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. Every refurbished computer or component means one device does not end up in a landfill or incinerator. Extending the lifetime of technology by a few years significantly slows down the rate at which e-waste production increases.

Saving natural resources: Manufacturing a new computer requires the extraction of raw materials such as copper, aluminium, lithium or precious metals. By reusing already manufactured components, it is possible to conserve these resources and minimise the environmental damage caused by mining.

Reducing the carbon footprint: the production and distribution of new equipment is energy-intensive and associated with high CO₂ emissions. By refurbishing and selling used equipment, the carbon footprint per piece of equipment is significantly reduced compared to manufacturing new equipment.

Promoting a culture of repair and maintenance: offering components and spare parts encourages users to repair rather than replace. This approach contributes to a more responsible relationship between consumers and technology.

Energy efficiency: Upgraded refurbished computers achieve lower energy consumption while maintaining or increasing performance.

Examples of implementation of the solution in practice

Dozens of repaired and refurbished computers, laptops and other electronics. More information is available at https://www.tiana.sk/.