Reboxed® and Olio Unite to Help People Rehome Their Tech

The partnership brings together two purpose-driven B-Corps on a shared mission to tackle e-waste and unlock the £20 billion of unused tech hidden in homes across the UK.

Turning clutter into climate action

Across the UK, millions of forgotten phones sit idle in drawers — over £20 billion worth of unused tech gathering dust. It’s not just lost value; it’s a growing environmental problem.

That’s why Reboxed® and Olio have joined forces to make it easier than ever for people to upgrade the circular way — by trading in old devices directly through the Olio app and giving them a second life through Reboxed®.

Through this partnership, users can seamlessly sell or recycle their old phones while saving an average of 50 kg CO₂e per device rehomed — turning everyday decluttering into a meaningful act of climate action.

A circular partnership built on shared purpose

Both Reboxed® and Olio were founded on the belief that small actions at scale can drive big change.

Olio’s 7 million-strong community has already shared over 7 billion portions of food and millions of household items, helping people live more sustainably. Now, through Reboxed®’s Circularity-as-a-Service™ platform, that same community can help fight e-waste by keeping tech in use for longer.

“Olio is a perfect partner for us — a brand that shares our belief that sustainability should be simple, social, and scalable,” said Phil Kemish, Co-founder and CEO of Reboxed®. “Together, we’re turning idle tech into something that does good for both people and the planet.”Matt

Tech that doesn’t cost the Earth

Every Reboxed® device is tested, certified, and guaranteed with our 24-month Reboxed® Refresh warranty — giving customers the confidence to buy refurbished with peace of mind.

By integrating trade-in through Olio’s platform, Reboxed® is helping users unlock value from their unused devices and giving them the chance to join the circular tech revolution — where every phone rehomed saves carbon, resources, and money.

A growing circular ecosystem

The Olio partnership is the latest step in Reboxed®’s mission to rehome 100 million devices by 2030, joining a growing network of partners including Uswitch, Fonehouse, and Airtime Rewards.

Together, they’re proving that collaboration — not competition — powers the circular economy.

“Circularity is a team sport,” added Matt Thorne, Co-founder of Reboxed®. “By connecting purpose-driven platforms like Olio to Reboxed®’s recommerce engine, we’re building the infrastructure for a more sustainable future of tech.”