Back Market highlights the environmental and ethical costs of smartphone production, noting that a typical device requires **266 kg of raw materials** and generates **80% of its carbon footprint in the first minute of use**. The company’s Slow Tech Summit critiques the rapid upgrade cycle in tech, emphasizing the broader impacts of material extraction and waste.
Back Market introduces **The Outlet**, **Back Bot**, and **Back Check** at the 2026 Slow Tech Summit to expand access to refurbished electronics. These new tools aim to lower costs, improve reliability, and enhance transparency for secondhand tech. The company positions its products as durable, long-lasting alternatives for households.
Back Market names **Clément Petit** as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. The appointment marks a leadership transition as the company advances into a critical growth phase. Petit succeeds the outgoing CEO, though no successor details are provided in the announcement.
