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STUDY: 63 Per Cent of Canadians Have Bought Refurbished, Open Box or Traded in Technology in the Past Year, Driven by Cost, Environmental Impact, and Product Value

Canadian Gen Z are outpacing every generation when it comes to buying refurbished, open box or traded in technology, with 44 per cent listing environmental impact as a factor VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Ahead of back-to-school, one of the largest shopping moments for electronics, Canadians are rethinking what “new” means to them when buying tech. […]

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 17, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET · First coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET

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