ATRenew is a tech platform designed to give a second life to electronic devices through large-scale recycling and refurbishment. Established in 2011, the company has over 2,000 offline stores in 291 cities across China, offering data-driven systems for smartphones and other electronic devices.
Rethinking refurbishment processes
The foundation of ATRenew’s operations is its C2B2C (“consumer-to-business-to-consumer”) model, which manages the full cycle from recycling and privacy clearance to resale. Each device is inspected, graded, and reintroduced to the market through standardized, automated processes. Recommended Videos
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