Looking for ways to cut IT costs, reduce your carbon footprint, and build a more sustainable tech stack—without compromising performance? This episode is for you.

Julie sits down with Ben Schneider, Founder of IT Guys, to reveal the real opportunities organisations are missing when it comes to greener IT. From remanufactured laptops that perform like new, to smarter device lifecycles and responsible supply chains, Ben explains how sustainable tech can be cheaper, more reliable, and far better for the planet.

They dive into:

• How remanufactured devices save money and carbon
• The truth behind refurbished vs remanufactured tech
• Why most businesses are over-spec’ing laptops unnecessarily
• What every IT leader should ask their suppliers
• How B Corps balance purpose with profit
• And why giving employees more time can transform culture

If you’re an IT leader, sustainability champion, or purpose-led organisation, you’ll walk away with practical ideas you can implement today.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – Ben’s journey into tech & sustainability

07:00 – Why time is the most valuable employee benefit

08:27 – The real carbon footprint of laptops

12:00 – Refurbished vs remanufactured — what’s the difference?

15:20 – Why execs don’t need “fancy” laptops

17:40 – The biggest barrier to circular IT

20:00 – Giving charities the right kind of support

24:00 – Quickfire round: favourite tech, biggest myth

29:38 – Ben’s cringe IT story

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