Mar 30 2007

Recylcing Computers for the Disadvantaged

Published by at 5:07 pm under Australia,random

Via a comment on this blog by Matt Vapor, I heard about a service that Matt is running called CLiCK Computer Recycling.

CLiCK operates out of Murdoch University in Western Australia. The idea is that they take obsolete computers (computers which are no longer required by individuals, schools or businesses), wipe the data, and repackage the computer to give to someone who can’t afford to buy their own.

When you think that computers are almost a disposable item when they pass their use by date, that these can then be cleaned up and distributed to people who mightn’t otherwise have the opportunity, well I think it’s a terrific initiative.

So if you have any unused computers lying around, or you can spare some time to help Matt and the team out, head over to CLiCK Computer Recycling and Computer Assistance and let him know. Matt also faces some unique challenges with Microsoft Licencing, so if anyone has any suggestions, I’m sure Matt would love to hear from you.

And to Matt, all the very best with the program.

6 responses so far

6 Responses to “Recylcing Computers for the Disadvantaged”

  1. # Matt Vaporon 30 Mar 2007 at 5:13 pm

    Awwww thanks :) That was really nice :) Now I am all chuffed! 😀

  2. # Megon 30 Mar 2007 at 5:25 pm

    Hey Matt

    No worries – great stuff :) (just wish I had the audience of Techcrunch 😉 )

  3. # Matt Vaporon 30 Mar 2007 at 11:42 pm

    lol, no worries, I think we all wish we had that sort of audience, but as long as we all help each other out then maybe we will get there some day 😛 Anyway thanks again! I have also added your blog to our blogroll :)

  4. # Megon 31 Mar 2007 at 11:31 am

    Thanks Matt

    I have too :)

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