Wiltshire-based Blackmore UK has partnered with Devon Contract Waste (DCW), a subsidiary of SUEZ, to donate 20 refurbished laptops to Littletown Primary Academy in Honiton.
The residual value of end-of-life IT equipment collected from Devon Contract Waste’s customers, including laptops, phones, tablets and storage drives, has funded the donation, which is now benefiting Littletown Primary Academy’s pupils.
Access to a suitable digital device at primary school age is widely recognised as critical to a child’s educational development, confidence and long-term life chances. The donated laptops are now being used for homework and developing essential digital skills.
ReTech is run by Devon Contract Waste and is facilitated by Blackmore UK’s Level IT scheme.
Level IT gives unwanted and end-of-life devices a new lease of life through the responsible processing of redundant IT equipment. The residual value is then used to purchase professionally refurbished devices of the right type for the needs of the students, which are then donated to primary schools.
The Level IT scheme enables businesses to dispose of their redundant IT with confidence, knowing their data is securely sanitised by ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 certified processes and handled in full compliance with GDPR. At the same time contributing to businesses’ ESG and CSR targets, without additional financial outlay, increased safeguarding responsibilities or operational burden.
Each year, Blackmore UK safely collects and diverts more than 106,000 IT assets from landfill. 67% of all end user devices are professionally refurbished for reuse rather than recycled and prevents 8221 tonnes of CO₂ emissions from entering the atmosphere.
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.”
Steve Edmunds, Chairman of Blackmore UK said:
“This is a great project that gives Devon Contract Waste’s clients an opportunity to be seen doing 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”.
Brett Sinclair, Senior Field Sales Executive for Devon Contract Waste 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.”
