Log On to Learning- Refurbished Laptops for Local Pupils
Devon Contract Waste (DCW) was delighted to be able to donate refurbished laptops to Littletown Primary Academy in Honiton, ensuring every child has access to the digital resources they need to learn and succeed.
DCW operates ReTech- a sustainable disposal option for data baring items delivered in partnership with Blackmore UK. Re-Tech gives a new lease of life to unwanted devices, transforming WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) into valuable learning tools for a local primary school.
David Perkins, Principal at Littletown Primary Academy said “These laptops will make a real difference to our pupils. Having reliable access to technology helps level the playing field and supports children to build the skills they need for the future. We’re incredibly grateful for this donation.”
DCW customers taking up Re-Tech have donated laptops, phones, tablets, and storage drives to make up the value donated to Littletown Primary.
Brett Sinclair, Senior Field Sales Executive for DCW said: “We’re proud to support our local communities in practical ways. This initiative demonstrates how through collaboration with ReTech we can take something that’s no longer needed and turn it into an opportunity for young people. For any local businesses with any end-of-life data-baring assets like laptops and desktops or even servers, I’d urge you to get in contact with us so we can do something positive with them that supports local communities. Access to technology is essential for learning, and we’re delighted to play a part in making that possible.”
Through Re-Tech, DCW has worked in partnership with Blackmore to securely refurbish the devices so that a proportion of their value goes into purchasing equipment, that is really needed and suitable for school use. The laptops are now being used in classrooms to support lessons, homework, and digital skills development.
Steve Edmunds, Chairman of Blackmore said this is a great project that gives DCW’s clients an opportunity to be seen to be doing a lot of good from their redundant IT equipment, safely and environmentally, potentially with their school of choice. But of course, the real winners are the pupils and their futures.
This partnership highlights how collaboration between organisations can deliver both environmental and social benefits whilst at the same time reducing electronic waste and supporting education in the local area.
