Tes Acquires Envirofone: An Important Update

Envirofone Enters a New Chapter in the Circular Economy

Envirofone has always been built around one simple idea: making it easier for people to reuse technology responsibly. Over the years, the brand has evolved through major milestones that have helped shape its role in the circular economy. Today, Envirofone begins a new chapter, building on that foundation with renewed focus and direction.

In August 2020, Envirofone was acquired by TES, formerly known as TES-AMM and now part of SK Tes. As one of the world’s largest providers of technology lifecycle services, TES brought global scale, deep expertise and long term stability to the Envirofone platform.

That acquisition secured Envirofone’s future at a critical time and embedded the brand within a global leader in IT Asset Disposition, strengthening trust, security and environmental impact across every device handled.

The TES Era and Global Foundations

TES operates at a global level, helping organisations manage technology securely and responsibly from deployment through to end of life. Its infrastructure covers refurbishment, reuse and recycling at scale, with a strong focus on compliance and data protection.

By bringing Envirofone into this ecosystem, TES created a powerful connection between consumer trade in and enterprise grade technology processing. Envirofone became a trusted consumer gateway into a wider global circular system.

• Secure circular processing: Devices traded in through Envirofone benefited from the same robust lifecycle standards used by large corporate clients.
• Data security at scale: TES’s certified data wiping processes ensured personal data was handled to the highest possible standard, giving customers confidence when selling their devices.
• Wider recommerce impact: The backing of a global resale and recycling network helped maximise value recovery and reduce electronic waste.

A New Chapter for Envirofone in 2025

In 2025, Envirofone entered a new phase of its journey. The brand was acquired by Sam Hargreaves and Matt Green, marking a return to focused leadership with deep roots in recommerce and circular technology.

This transition represents continuity rather than change in values. The foundations built during the TES era remain central to how Envirofone operates, but with renewed energy around innovation, customer experience and long term brand growth.

The goal is simple: to strengthen Envirofone as the UK’s most trusted consumer recommerce platform while continuing to support a sustainable technology ecosystem.

What This Means for Customers

For customers, Envirofone’s journey means confidence at every step. Devices sold through the platform continue to be professionally checked, securely wiped and responsibly reused or recycled.

The brand’s evolution has also allowed Envirofone to expand beyond mobile phones, supporting a wider range of consumer electronics and reinforcing its commitment to reducing unnecessary waste.

• Confidence when selling: Clear pricing, secure data handling and responsible processing.
• Trust when buying: Professionally tested refurbished devices backed by robust quality standards.
• Real environmental impact: Every transaction supports reuse and reduces demand for new manufacturing.

Looking Ahead

Envirofone’s history is one of adaptation and purpose. From its early days to global backing under TES, and now into a new ownership chapter, the mission remains the same: keeping technology in use for longer and making the circular economy work for everyone.

You can explore more about the journey so far by reading the history of Envirofone.

Whether you are upgrading your device or unlocking value from old tech, you can choose to buy a refurbished smartphone or confidently sell your old handset, knowing you are part of a secure, sustainable and forward looking technology network.