Bridging the digital divide while changing the e-waste cycle
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The document discusses initiatives by Close the Gap and Worldloop aimed at bridging the digital divide and addressing the e-waste cycle in developing countries. It highlights the importance of accessible information and communication technologies (ICT) and safe e-waste disposal to promote social benefits and environmental sustainability. The organizations collect and recycle electronic waste, deploy IT equipment, and engage in partnerships and donation programs to support local communities and raise awareness about e-waste management.
Bridging the digital divide while changing the e-waste cycle
- 1. Bridging the digital divide while changing the e-waste cycle
- 3. SOCIAL CHALLENGES Food Security Education Gender Equality Health Environmental Sustainability ↑ access to INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES = SOCIAL BENEFITS
- 4. ACCESS TO ICT CAN BE LIMITED BY… The high costs of quality IT equipment.
- 5. ICT PROJECTS REQUIRE… Local expertise.
- 6. ICT END-USERS NEED ACCESS TO… Local qualified IT teachers.
- 7. ICT PROJECTS ARE UNSUSTAINABLE… In the absence of safe e-waste disposal options.
- 8. E-WASTE CONTAINS… Hazardous and toxic material.
- 10. DEVELOPING COUNTRIES… Lack reliable waste management infrastructure.
- 11. WHO WE ARE Close the Gap: Bridging the Digital Divide - Founded in 2003 as a social enterprise - Serving African, Latin American, Asian regions - 300,000 computers collected - 100,000 computers deployed in developing countries - 2,500,000 unique IT users reached weekly WorldLoop: Changing the E-waste Cycle - Founded in 2009 by Close the Gap - Serving Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America - Operational in 7 countries across 2 continents - 1500+ tons of e-waste collected and processed - 125+ tons of hazardous waste spared from landfills
- 12. WHAT WE DO – CLOSE THE GAP
- 13. WHAT WE DO – WORLDLOOP
- 14. 2ND LIFE-CYCLE CRADLE TO CRADLE
- 15. INTERNATIONAL REACH Uganda Belgium Senegal Ghana Sierra Leone Togo Cameroon D.R.Congo Ethiopia Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Zambia South Africa Nepal Thailand Philippines Burundi Malawi Mozambique Burkina faso Colombia Nigeri a PakistanCuba Brazil Peru Iraq Afganistan Indonesia Laos Vietnam Benin Mali Niger Madagascar Guinea Ecuador Zimbabwe Close the Gap Projects E-waste Recycling Coverage Bo2W Hazardous Material Flows
- 16. E-WASTE OFFSETTING 100 certificate can recycle 2 tons of e-waste and Avoid 2.88 tons of CO2 emissions tons of e-waste. 500 certificates can help run local awareness campaigns in an urban community in sub-Saharan Africa. 1,000 certificates can start up a small e-waste collection and dismantling project in a developing country. Participate in the e-Resource Certificate Programme: • Seed capital to start up e-waste collection and dismantling activities. • Drive local e-waste awareness raising and collection campaigns. • Ensure 100% environmentally sound treatment of ALL e-waste fractions. VOLUNTARILY OFFSET THE IMPACT OF ICT FOR DEVELOPMENT DONATIONS
- 17. WAYS TO SUPPORT Donate assets and become a “Friends of”: Close the Gap collects high-quality used IT equipment from international companies and organisations. The equipment is collected in a professional way and at no cost to the donor. Adopt a project and become a “Strategic Partner”: Does your company have a connection to a specific developing country? Would it like to support a project in a specific field? Then consider adopting a project. By adopting a project, your company can help a project cover the costs of refurbishment, transportation, installation of computers and end-of-life recycling. Help financially: Close the Gap works without any subsidies and thus counts on the generosity of companies, private donors and foundations to help bridge the digital divide. Do what many other companies already do and support Close the Gap through a financial donation. Contribute in-kind and become a “Strategic Partner” : A lot of companies support Close the Gap by offering their core business. Close the Gap is always looking for new partners that can assist the organisation in its daily work in terms of project and office management. Voluntarily offset ICT e-waste in developing countries become a “Strategic Partner” : Does your company want to create a multiplier effect for society and the environment? Consider offsetting ICT e-waste and help start up new green businesses in developing countries. For every asset that is offset, a similar asset will be recycled responsibly. To measure your impact of donating ICT assets visit: http://www.close-the-gap.org/letstalktrash
- 18. PARTNERSHIP OVERVIEW You receive Strategic partners Friends of Invitation to the two-yearly strategic partner trip Invitation to the yearly strategic partner day Communication tools On request Company mentioned on website Logo and text Logo Company mentioned in annual report Logo and text Name Company mentioned in online newsletter Logo Name
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