London, UK – SocialBox.Biz, a Community Interest Company (CIC), is once again making a positive impact through their tech reuse initiative. The company is highlighting the powerful outcomes of their partnership with Age UK by sharing new case studies from London-based partners.
The focus of this latest effort is on sourcing and distributing laptops with larger screens, a key accessibility feature for older adults. These devices are crucial in helping this demographic access vital online resources and services. The deliveries, which included MacBooks and other large-screen devices, were made to Age UK London, Age UK Islington, Age UK City of London, and Age UK Westminster.
The initiative addresses the growing issue of digital exclusion among older people. The case studies demonstrate how reused tech is helping individuals connect with family abroad, improve language skills, search for employment, and combat social isolation.
One case study in particular highlights the profound impact of this support. It tells the story of an 80-year-old gentleman who was socially isolated due to mobility challenges and poor vision. With a small phone screen making video calls impossible, he was cut off from his family living overseas. SocialBox.Biz provided him with a larger screen laptop, equipped with accessibility features and open-source software, allowing him to reconnect with loved ones and access online resources.
“This powerful story is just one example of how a simple act of reusing corporate tech can profoundly change a person’s life,” says Peter Paduh, Founder of SocialBox.Biz. “It’s a testament to our ongoing partnership with the London Age UKs and shows that sustainable practices and social good can go hand-in-hand.”
The “MacBooks for a Mission” case study also highlights the significant benefits for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social impact strategies. By choosing reuse over recycling, companies can reduce their environmental footprint and create measurable social value within their local community.
SocialBox.biz is calling on London’s businesses to rethink their approach to IT asset disposition. Instead of scrapping still-usable tech, they are urged to contact SocialBox.Biz first to see if it can be reused to make a real-world difference.
To learn more about this initiative and how your business can contribute, please visit the following link: https://www.socialbox.biz/macbooks-for-a-mission-socialbox-biz-and-age-uks-in-london-bridging-londons-computer-access-exclusion/
About SocialBox.Biz:
SocialBox.Biz is a London-based Community Interest Company (CIC) that is dedicated to making a positive impact through tech reuse. Their slogan, “Call SocialBox.Biz Before You Scrap It,” encourages businesses to think about the social good they can do by choosing reuse over recycling. By partnering with SocialBox.Biz, companies can maximize their social impact, minimize scope 3 emissions, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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