Xtreme Techies launches green initiatives for the reuse and repair of computer equipment

July 13, 2012 - PRLog -- With the recent news of Apple withdrawing from the US environmental agency EPEAT, many computer users are asking what the impact of the multi-billion pound ICT industry has on the environment and what behaviour they need to adopt to reduce that impact.

Given the environmental cost and energy needed to produce a new computer, the best way to reduce the impact of a PC or a laptop on the environment is to extend its lifespan. This is the reason why IT repair centres like Xtreme Techies come into the picture. By reusing and repairing IT equipment, organising the safe disposal and recycling of computers and laptops and offering advice on the most ecological choices available when buying a new computer, their technicians have become key players in minimising the impact of PCs on the environment. http://www.xtremetechies.co.uk/

Xtreme Techies is specialised in upgrades which come in useful when considering replacing an old computer for a new one. The computer centre offers memory and hard drive upgrades to increase the performance of a laptop or a PC, cleaning of unnecessary programmes that use space and power as well as computer tune-up services to ensure the longevity of the equipment. The team can also provide advice on good alternatives to Microsoft software such as open source systems that deliver the same features but use less processing power.

Xtreme Techies also provide services related to the recycling and safe disposal of computer equipment. By stripping broken machines to recycle the components that are still functioning on other computers whenever possible, or by refurbishing old machines, they contribute in their own way to the preservation of the environment. They are also involved in the purchase of second hand computers in perfect working order which, although they don’t meet their owners’ requirements any longer, may become useful to other customers or organisations.

Xtreme Techies also provide greener purchasing advice when it comes to replacing a computer. There is a wide range of environmentally friendly and ethical options which score better on the impact of the manufacturing process on the environment including the limited use of harmful substances to the environment and health, energy-saving features and possibility to easily upgrade and recycle the computer when no longer needed. By consulting the team of technicians at Xtreme Techies, customers will have access to extremely valuable information about manufacturing processes and functionalities. For example, the HP brand, which was listed No1 in Greenpeace’s guide to greener electronics in November 2011, is amongst one of the most popular in the company’s repair centre when it comes to purchasing, upgrades, repairs and recycling. http://www.xtremetechies.co.uk/laptop-repair/hp-laptop-re...

Xtreme Techies’ laptop and desktop repair and upgrade centre is located in Central London, a few minutes away from London Paddington station.

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