Assurant opens new facility in Tennessee to refurbish old Apple devices

Assurant has opened a new 259,000-square-foot facility in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, to process and refurbish old Apple devices. This center, which is double the size of their previous site, aims to repurpose millions of devices each year. The facility employs about 800 people who test, refurbish, and recycle devices. In 2023, Assurant's efforts prevented 1.16 million metric tons of carbon emissions, showcasing the environmental impact of extending the life of old tech. Assurant is also investing in local education, providing a $100,000 grant to Middle Tennessee State University for an engineering lab. This initiative supports the training of future engineers and promotes a circular economy in technology.