SocialBox.Biz, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable re-use, is celebrating a decade of partnerships for tech re-use by organizing a large tech handover event in Camden and London on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. This event will see the handover of MacBooks and laptops to various organizations in need, including Age UK City of London, C4WS homeless project in the London Borough of Camden, and The Passage in Westminster City.
The initiative aims to support both the environment and the elderly community by securely wiping and upgrading the donated devices with open source software before delivering them to Age UKs in London. This will not only reduce the carbon footprint of companies and organizations, but also make a positive impact on the lives of those who cannot afford any hardware or software.
SocialBox.Biz is calling on additional companies and organizations to contact them before scrapping their old, no longer needed but still usable MacBooks, laptops, and other tech. By doing so, these companies can solve their impact problems and reduce scope 3 emissions from old tech. They can also sponsor additional students, basic computer classes, and tech labs, further increasing their social impact.
With over 10 years of experience, SocialBox.Biz has become a trusted partner for companies looking to incorporate sustainability into their business strategies. Many companies have already joined this cause and are supporting this community interest company. SocialBox.Biz hopes to see more companies include them in their board agenda and annual reports in the future.
The constant upgrades in technology often leave companies and organizations with a surplus of old laptops and MacBooks. Instead of disposing of them, SocialBox.Biz is urging these companies to donate them to those in need. This not only benefits the environment but also helps bridge the digital divide for the less fortunate.
Companies and organizations are encouraged to join this cause and make a difference in the lives of the elderly. For more information on how to participate, please visit the SocialBox.Biz website.
As part of their celebration of a decade of partnerships, SocialBox.Biz has released three case studies showcasing the impact of their work with various organizations. These include a case study update for Age UK City of London on October 31, 2024, a celebration of a decade of partnership with C4WS homeless project, and a case study with The Passage in Westminster City.
For more information, please visit https://www.socialbox.biz/.
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