Tech means being able to do much more, but traditional ways of accessing it are too reliant on fossil fuels and short-term resource use. Within the circular economy, tech is made to be reused for as long as possible and as long as it’s needed.
Access over ownership
Our impact
While Grover is a leader in circular technology, we don’t have all the answers—there’s much work to be done. The numbers from our recent ESG report below offer a brief look at our current impact. Read the full report for further details.
1.6 million devices circulated
We also refurbished 100,000 devices and repair about 2,400 devices each month.
~220,000 fewer e-waste products
Our 2015-2023 portfolio meant ~220,000 fewer devices became e-waste (about 405 t).
2-4 rentals per device
On average, we rent out most tech between 2-4 times. This varies between types of devices.
Traditional ways of access
Extract
Rare earth materials, precious metals, and plastics are needed for almost all electronic devices and this depletes resources.
Produce
Production and supply chains are still largely powered by fossil fuels. Socially, workers and communities often face sub-par conditions.
Use
Hype-driven releases lead to short periods of using devices, despite potential for longer lifespans, recirculation, or recycling.
Dispose
Short device lifespans mean more devices being improperly recycled or not disposed of at all—like being unused in drawers.
Grover's model
Choose
With thousands of devices on offer, Grover provides access to a wide range of tech for as long as needed, thanks to different subscription lengths.
Use
Whether it’s the latest release, or tech that’s reliable but a little older, enjoy it to the fullest: All devices come with damage coverage.
Recirculate
Once it’s time to part, returned devices are cleaned, refurbished, and repaired. Then they’re returned to our warehouse, ready to be used again.
Reuse to reduce
Grover’s main impact comes from reducing the number of e-waste products. As returned tech is refurbished and rented out again, devices can be shared among several users. This means more value for more people, with less e-waste.