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Choosing a suitable device can be challenging in an era of rapid technological evolution. While Chromebooks are often marketed as affordable and user-friendly, ‘reused laptops’ (laptops that have been previously owned and then refurbished for resale) running Linux offer a superior alternative for many users. They combine flexibility, performance, and sustainability, making them a compelling […]
Reducing e-waste helps protect the environment, saves money, and maximizes the life of electronics. Here are the give IT. get IT practical strategies for minimizing your household’s electronic waste. 1.) Reduce: Buy Smart and Use Less Invest in quality devices: Choose durable products that last longer. Repair before replacing: Fix faulty electronics instead […]
Learn about how we recycle technology: At Give IT Get IT, we partner with corporations, non-profit organizations, and our local communities to ethically recycle and repurpose technology. Through these partnerships, we reduce e-waste and provide essential access to digital tools. Here’s how our process works: Corporate and Community Partnerships We collaborate with businesses, […]
E-waste recycling, also known as electronic waste recycling, is the process of collecting and processing electronic waste (e-waste) for the purpose of recovering valuable materials and minimizing environmental impact. E-waste includes many electronic devices, such as computers, laptops, smartphones, televisions, printers, etc. At give IT. get IT., we play a vital role in this […]
Maine’s digital equity goal is to help 50,000 families achieve digital inclusion by 2030, but give IT, get IT. can’t do it alone. To advance this mission, we decided to run a pilot program with the Alfond Youth and Community Center in Central Maine. Ninety-five students aged 8 to 12 in AYCC’s STEM program […]
