TORONTO — Companies looking to recycle old laptops can put them to good use through a new program offered by the non-profit Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) that promises to help equip families and organizations with the gift of technology throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
Since launching its “Lending a Lifeline by Lending a Laptop” program at the beginning of April, ERA has received hundreds of requests for laptops from charities and non-profits, as well as thousands from individuals. ERA is simply unable to fill all of the incoming donation requests and is now seeking the help of corporations and individuals who have a laptop, computer or mobile device to donate to the cause.
ERA issued a news release Monday saying it has a growing list of more than 200 pending organizations and individuals looking for devices, ranging from laptops, servers, switches, projectors and other sorts of IT equipment. This is ERA’s highest number of organizations ever to wait on technology donations, and 2,600 laptops and 1,254 computers are required to fulfill the current needs of charitable organizations, says the release.
“Over the years we have seen a notable increase in the need for technology through the staggering numbers portrayed on our waiting list each year,” said Bojan Paduh, founder and president of the Electronic Recycling Association, in the news release. “If we all give a little, these donations would be filled in no time. I am looking for your help in making these organizations’ dreams a reality.”
ERA says it will pick up obsolete devices for free in order to fulfill all of these donation requests. The association supplies data security services for individuals and companies across Canada ensuring data is taken care of and securely erased, says the release.
For more information about how to donate laptops and computers to ERA, please click here.
