TECHNOLOGY FOR PEOPLE GROUP INC.
Reuse, Refurbish, Recycle
ReBOOT Canada is a
non-profit organization providing computer hardware, training and technical
support to charities, non-profits and people with limited access to
technology. Since 1996 ReBOOT Canada has distributed over 60,000 pieces
of computer equipment to charitable organizations across Canada.
Technology For People Group Inc. is proud to partner with Reboot Canada under the ReConnect program as part of a national program we will be installing complimentary computer labs at seniors centres and long term care facilities here in St.John's NL these labs will allow seniors to gain gain computer literacy skills and allow them to stay in contact with family,friends and the outside world.
HOPEWorks
Memorial University Of Newfoundland
Students Union Is one of our newest partners they are very active in
promoting sustainability on a campus wide level and have made the right
choice to have all their electronic equipment were possible to be reused ,
refurbished and recycled for use in the community. Hats off to you MUNSU for
taking the grassroots approach.
The Memorial University
of Newfoundland Students' Union (MUNSU) is composed of all 13,000 undergraduate
students at the St. John's campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland. The
Students' Union advocates for students though a comprehensive campaigns and
lobbying strategy directed at policy-makers and represents students' needs and
concerns to university administrators, governments, and community agencies. The
Students' Union also provides services to improve the lives of its members. The
Students' Union was one of the founding members of the Canadian Federation of
Students (CFS), and today works with more than 80 other member students' unions
of the Federation across the country to campaign for more accessible
post-secondary education and to provide services to student's
The environmental fundraising program that lets you earn valuable funds and protect the environment by collecting used print cartridges and cell phones.
Good for the environment.
Think Recycle is good for the environment because used cartridges and cell phones can take up to 1000 years to decompose. Thinking green diverts these cartridges and cell phones from landfills and ensures that they are properly recycled. What's more, for every 24 recyclable cartridges and cell phones collected, Think Recycle will sponsor the planting of a tree on your behalf through American Forests or Tree Canada Foundation.
Good For Technology For People Group Inc.By dropping off your ink cartridges to us you are helping us generate valuable funds that help us meet our mandate as an organization.
ReCellular's comprehensive commitment to environmental protection has won numerous national and local awards. All phones and accessories that cannot be reused are recycled; the company recycles thousands of tons of electronic scrap every year. With millions of dollars donated to charities, tens of millions of phones recycled or reused and customers in more than 40 countries, ReCellular has developed a global network dedicated to finding the most responsible solutions for the handset industry.
ReCellular is the global
leader in the used cellular phones industry because of our commitment
to finding the best solutions for our wireless partners. Innovations in
personal information protection, recycling programs and used handset
market development will continue to fuel growth in the years to come.
Since 1997, MMSB has worked with stakeholders
throughout the province to develop and implement recycling and waste diversion
programs to help keep Newfoundland and Labrador healthy, clean, and green.
These initiatives include recycling programs for beverage containers, tires,
oil, and household hazardous waste, the Waste Management Trust Fund, as well
as public education and information programs for recycling and waste reduction.
MMSB is committed to supporting all
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in their efforts to reduce waste and participate
in the province's recycling and waste diversion initiatives. We here are very proud to have established a mutual partnership with the MMSB
Ph: (709)754-4017 198a Freshwater Rd., St. John's, NL, Canada, A1C 2P4
http://www.netherworldcollectibles.com/
We are very pleased to have partnered with Nether World Collectibles in an effort to recycle refurbish old gaming systems so they do not enter into our landfills as there is a huge retro gaming community out there. They will for every game or machine we receive contribute a portion of the proceeds to Technology For People Group Inc. to assist us in furthering our mandate and mission to Refurbish, Recycle, and Reuse old electronics..Thanks Nether World for doing your part to protect our environment and being a forward thinking home grown business. we look forward to a long partnership with you.!
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a non-profit, public service organization dedicated to rechargeable battery recycling. Founded by the rechargeable battery industry in 1994, RBRC’s mission is to promote the recycling of used rechargeable batteries found in many cordless electronic consumer products such as, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, cordless power tools, camcorders, and two-way radios. In pursuit of its mission, RBRC also collects old cell phones. RBRC's public education campaign and rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling program – Call2Recycle® – is the result of the industry's determination to conserve natural resources and prevent rechargeable batteries from entering the solid waste stream. There are over 50,000 retail, business, community, and public agency battery collection locations enrolled in RBRC’s rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling program. RBRC is funded by more than 350 manufacturers and marketers of portable rechargeable batteries and products. Cell phones collected through the program will be recycled or refurbished and resold when possible with a portion of the proceeds benefiting select charities.
Educational Campaign
RBRC conducts a national public education campaign to generate awareness and enlist support of the Call2Recycle program. Through public service announcements, national advertising, and television appearances by RBRC spokespeople, celebrity Richard Karn, hockey legend Guy Lafleur, and eco-stylist Danny Seo, RBRC’s message reaches a diverse audience.
The Recycling Plans
The Call2Recycle program offers rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling plans for retailers, communities, public agencies, and businesses completely free of charge. RBRC provides all collection containers and collateral materials, and pays all shipping and recycling costs, so there is no cost to participate.
- Retail Recycling Plan: Interested retailers who sell cell phones
and/or rechargeable batteries and battery-powered products can
participate in this simple, convenient recycling plan. More than 40,000
retail locations throughout the U.S. and Canada are enrolled in the Call2Recycle program.
- Community & Public Agency Recycling Plan:
- RBRC provides communities and public agencies with information on
how to operate a household rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program. Public agencies such as hospitals,
police and fire departments can recycle rechargeable batteries from their mission critical equipment. There are currently
over 6,000 communities and public agencies enrolled to recycle rechargeable batteries and cell phones in the U.S.
and Canada.
- Business Recycling Plan: Rechargeable batteries are the power source for cellular and cordless phones, laptop
computers, two-way radios and cordless power tools, as well as bar code readers, portable printers, and PDAs.
Eventually, the rechargeable batteries in these products lose their charge and need to be disposed of in accordance
with current federal and state regulations. Presently, there are more than 5,000 businesses throughout the U.S.
and Canada enrolled in the Call2Recycle program.
The program is funded through the licensing of RBRC's Battery Recycling Seal to the rechargeable power industry. Currently, there are more than 350 RBRC licensees whose companies represent more than 90% of the rechargeable power industry. Licensees pay a fee to place the RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on their Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, Ni-Zn, and Pb batteries and/or battery-powered products. By supporting the program, RBRC licensees are proving their commitment to the environment.
Government Support
In May 1996, Congress enacted Federal legislation known as the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act. This Act streamlines state regulatory requirements for collecting Ni-Cd batteries and encourages voluntary industry programs to recycle them. The RBRC program has received recognition, endorsements, and awards from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Keep America Beautiful, Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, and The Home Depot. The RBRC Battery Recycling Seal has been certified by the U.S. EPA.
Recycling Laws
In addition to the Federal law, nine US states including California, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey and Vermont, currently require the industry to develop and implement a state-approved rechargeable battery collection program as a requirement of selling rechargeable batteries in the state. Most recently, California, New York City, and Maine have joined those states in creating legislation around rechargeable battery and/or cell phone recycling.
Retail Participation
The RBRC Call2Recycle program is supported by many national retailers, including (in the U.S.): ALLTEL, AT&T, Best Buy, Black & Decker, Circuit City, DeWalt, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Milwaukee Electric Tool, Office Depot, Porter-Cable Service Centers, RadioShack, Remington Product Company, Sears/Orchard Supply Hardware, Staples, Target, US Cellular, and Verizon Wireless.
Participating retailers in Canada: Batteries Experts, Battery Plus, Bell World, Black & Decker, Canadian Tire, FIDO, The Home Depot, Home Hardware, London Drugs, Personal Edge/Centre du Rasoir, Sears, The Sony Store, The Source by Circuit City, Staples, Telus Mobility, and Zellers.
Charge Up to Recycle! ® For more information about RBRC’s Call2Recycle program or to find a rechargeable battery and cell phone collection site nearest you, call 1-877-2-RECYCLE or 1-800-8-BATTERY or visit RBRC’s Web sites at www.call2recycle.org or www.rbrc.org.