Buying refurbished devices can definitely contribute to environmental protection. Manufacturing every new device requires many new resources, such as various metals, rare earth elements, and plastics. The manufacturing process also consumes a lot of energy and releases CO2 into the atmosphere. However, if you buy a refurbished device instead of a new one, significantly fewer resources were used in its refurbishment. Furthermore, the device didn't end up in a landfill, preventing harmful substances from leaching into the soil and groundwater. By buying a refurbished device, you therefore contribute to conserving resources, reducing energy and CO2 consumption, and preventing more waste from littering our landscapes.