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May 8, 2006 :: Volume 2, Issue 4
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Ten Tips for Donating a Computer

Posted by TimSlavin at May 8, 2006

"As more companies, organizations, and individuals find reasons to upgrade their computers, the problem of how to safely discard used equipment continues to amplify.

CompuMentor, a provider of technology assistance to other nonprofits and the home of TechSoup, is working with Microsoft Corporation and other organizations to improve the environment and bridge the digital divide by helping consumers properly donate or recycle computer equipment. Here are some guidelines you can use when passing along your machines."

A highly useful article from Tech Soup, a vendor serving non-profits. There's also a lot to ponder when you realize that in 2001, in the US, on 11% of computers were recycled. The rest wound up in landfills, a missed opportunity to provide refurbished computers to schools and others who cannot afford new computers.

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