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New offering brings together services from Closing the Loop and RGX to help operators reduce waste, extend device lifecycles and recover value from existing assets<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

London, 12 August 2026:<\/strong> GSMA Industry Services<\/a> today announced the launch of its new Circularity Services<\/a> offering, designed to help mobile operators and ecosystem partners extend the life of devices, reduce e-waste, and unlock greater value from existing assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The offering launches with two commercial partners: Closing the Loop, whose \u2018One for One\u2019 service links one new mobile device sold by an operator to the collection and responsible recycling of one end-of-life device, and RGX, a neutral, online marketplace for enterprise asset disposition.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the mobile industry continues to grow, operators are increasingly looking for practical ways to both meet sustainability commitments and enhance commercial performance. GSMA Circularity Services has been developed to address these challenges by providing access to trusted partners and proven solutions that support the recovery, reuse, refurbishment and responsible recycling of ICT assets \u2013 helping organisations deliver on customer needs, reduce costs and generate value from equipment that might otherwise sit idle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u2018One for One\u2019 service provides a practical and measurable way for organisations to incorporate circularity into their device propositions. Vodafone, Samsung and T-Mobile have successfully used the customer-centric program for devices sold in Europe, while Google is a global user. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One for One leads to electronic waste reduction around the world and has created positive impact in countries where formal waste collection and recycling infrastructure is often limited. Closing the Loop is an award-winning social enterprise, supported by UNIDO, UNEP and GIZ.   <\/p>\n\n\n

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Joost de Kluijver, Co-founder and CEO, Closing the Loop, said: \u201cThe GSMA is globally respected as a unifier of the mobile ecosystem, and we\u2019re excited to work together to expand the value that our \u2018One for One\u2019 service can deliver across the industry.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy linking one new device sold to the collection and responsible recycling of one end-of-life phone, we help operators take practical action on waste reduction while supporting their wider circularity ambitions. One for One is also a differentiator at the point of sale that adds clear, value for customers and the brand. Through this partnership, we look forward to helping more organisations use circular thinking to excite customers.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Jungwirth, Head of Sustainability, Vodafone Germany explains why One for One is important to them and the broader ecosystem: “E-waste is a global problem. That’s why our solutions must not end at national borders. With One for One, we take responsibility and set an example for the industry. Not just a sign of change, but a sign of action. We close the loop for our customers. For one new phone Vodafone brings into circulation, we retrieve an old one.”<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing another aspect of the circularity challenge, RGX provides a neutral, online marketplace for e-waste management and enterprise asset disposition that connects organisations with service providers through a single automated platform. The service is designed to help businesses optimize returns from redundant devices and equipment through competitive bidding and effective resource management, while ensuring responsible disposal practices. Initially available in the United States, the offering is expected to expand internationally over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sean Miles, Co-founder, RGX said: \u201cInnovation is only as good as its ability to scale. Through our partnership with GSMA Industry Services, we have an opportunity to help a broader part of the mobile ecosystem put circularity into place. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRGX helps organisations manage enterprise asset disposition and e-waste more efficiently through a trusted, transparent marketplace. By working together, we can help operators recover value from redundant equipment, support responsible recycling practices and help operators turn circularity ambitions into action.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roman Smith, Director, Global Environmental Sustainability, AT&T commented on their collaboration with RGX: “RGX has been a valued strategic collaborator as we\u2019ve developed our retail e-waste initiative. Their platform and expertise have helped support practical circularity solutions, and we appreciate the work they\u2019ve done with our teams to advance more sustainable device recovery and recycling opportunities\u201d  <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sianne Ryder, Chief Executive Officer, Events and Industry Services, GSMA, said: \u201cThe launch of Circularity Services, together with partners Closing the Loop and RGX, marks an important step in helping operators take practical action on circularity. By bringing together solutions that support both responsible recycling and asset recovery, we are making it easier for organisations to reduce waste while unlocking greater value from existing assets. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough these partnerships, operators can access proven services that help accelerate their circularity ambitions and respond to growing demand for more sustainable approaches to device lifecycle management. The opportunity is a win-win: circular approaches are both more sustainable and deliver meaningful operational and commercial benefits for the industry.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about GSMA Industry Services, visit GSMA Circularity Services<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-ENDS-<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the GSMA<\/strong> 
The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop, and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach. This activity includes advancing policy; tackling today\u2019s biggest societal challenges; underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work; and providing the world\u2019s largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media contact<\/strong> 
GSMA Press Office 
pressoffice@gsma.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Closing the Loop<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing the Loop works with global technology and telecom companies to develop customer-centric device propositions that support commercial objectives and long-term business resilience. Through its award-winning One for One service, the company equips OEMs, operators and device-focused service providers with a ready-to-integrate solution for existing products, services and end-user journeys, while managing the underlying model and operational delivery end to end. Beyond service delivery, the company works across business teams to shape and position each proposition, ensuring its commercial relevance and end-user appeal. The result is a differentiated offer that allows partners to respond to growing end-user demand for credible, values-led choices and turns waste reduction into a commercial advantage.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more at https:\/\/www.closingtheloop.eu\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About RGX<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2019, RGX was born from a simple conviction: enterprise asset disposition was broken, and someone needed to fix it. The traditional model locked organizations into limited vendor networks, buried fees, and ignored the environmental cost. Co-founders Sean Miles and Paul Logsdon built something better \u2013 an open, neutral marketplace that puts enterprises back in control of asset recovery, reuse, and responsible recycling. Today, RGX is trusted by Fortune 100 companies, telecom leaders, healthcare systems, and retailers nationwide. Learn more at www.recyclegx.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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