- Did
you know that 125 thousand tonnes of electronic waste is produced
in the UK every year and that you have legal responsibilities for
it's proper disposal. It contains toxic substances, produces greenhouse
gases and costs substantial amounts of money to dispose of.
Second Byte IT
is a not-for-profit
- environmentally conscious social
enterprise that provides ICT services and training for the benefit
- of the local community, businesses and organisations in northern Lincolnshire.
Second Byte IT has four main aims:
to provide quality new or refurbished computer
equipment to schools, charities, voluntary and community groups, low
income families, learners and businesses at low cost
provide services such as PC systems
servicing for schools, charities,
voluntary community groups and businesses at low cost
provide valuable opportunities for training and personal development
to minimise landfill and ensure maximum recycling to best environmental
standards or disposal in accordance with relevant waste regulations
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A Partnership Board (made up of volunteers meets regularly to provide strategic direction and review
progress.
Secondbyte IT is a part of the Regional
Electronics Initiative - a network of independent computer
refurbishment centres working together to deliver a high quality
service to businesses with added benefits to communities and the
environment.
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