Socialbox.biz Working With Organisations Supporting Refugees – Reuse before corporate computer recycling

A Socialbox.biz blog post update by Alex (April 4th 2017)

Many Charitable Organisations supporting young refugees are already providing a range of services to help refugee minors and young people seeking safety in the UK get into, and stay in, educational structures are collaborating with SocialBox.Biz to provide working laptops to refugees in need with SocialBox.Biz’s reuse before corporate computer recycling service and Call SocialBox.Biz before you scrap recycle old corporate computers campaign. Many end up seeking support from homelessness charities.

By being beneficiaries of SocialBox.Biz’s Digital inclusion initiative, for example, Migrant help refugee team, C4WS and Refugee mentoring and education charities want to give young refugees SocialBox.Biz laptops for online access to educational materials, study guides, and applications for advancing in education in the UK as well employment and integration into the British society.

“There are many  incredible organization providing training to refugees in our country,” said Peter Paduh founder of SocialBox.Biz whilst handing over a batch of laptops at a refugee education support charity in North West London.  

Peter is a former unaccompanied refugee who came to London in his teens.

Other SocialBox.Biz refugee case studies from charity partners whold clients benefits from reused laptops provided by SocialBox.Biz ( Migrant Help, Red Cross, C4WS, The Passage, Centrepoint, and others ) Please check News & Posts section on our website and our twitter page.

Young unaccompanied refugees benefit from laptops so they can do their homework (case study)

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SocialBox.Biz: Empowering Through Corporate Computer Reuse Before Corporate Computer recycling
 
In an era where technology is essential for education, employment, and connection, SocialBox.Biz, a UK-based Community Interest Company (CIC), is making a difference. By collaborating with organizations supporting refugees, SocialBox.Biz transforms old corporate computers into tools for empowerment, prioritizing reuse before recycling. This innovative approach not only reduces e-waste but also bridges the digital divide for refugees rebuilding their lives in the UK.
 
What is Reuse Before Recycling? When businesses upgrade their IT equipment, the default solution is often recycling. However, SocialBox.Biz champions a smarter, more sustainable alternative: computer reuse. Here’s why this matters:
  • Environmental Benefits: Reusing a computer saves CO2 compared to recycling, reducing the energy and resources needed for disposal and new manufacturing.
  • Social Good: Donated laptops provide access to online learning, job opportunities, and communication tools.
  • Corporate Value: Companies enhance their corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) credentials by supporting this initiative.
SocialBox.Biz works with trusted charities like Migrant Help UK, C4WS and others  to deliver computers for those in need. The process is simple but impactful:
  • Collection: Businesses donate old but functional laptops.
  • Devices are wiped clean, upgraded with open-source software, and prepared for reuse.
The results speak for themselves:
  • Education: Refugees gain access to online courses and skill-building platforms.
  • Employment: Technology enables job searches and entrepreneurship—like DJ Yordi, an Eritrean refugee who used a donated MacBook to kickstart his music career in Northern Ireland.
  • Integration: Computers help refugees navigate services, connect with loved ones, and settle into their new communities.
  • CSR Goals: Tangible contributions to social and environmental causes.
  • Data Security: Certified data wiping (or acceptance of hard drive-free devices) ensures compliance.
  • Brand Boost: Positive media coverage strengthens corporate reputation.
Why Reuse Beats Recycling corporate computers is better than landfill, but it’s not the best option. Here’s why reuse before recycling stands out:
  • Sustainability: Extending a device’s life conserves resources like rare earth metals.
  • Community Impact: Unlike recycling, reuse directly supports vulnerable populations.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Businesses avoid disposal fees while making a difference.
How Your Business Can Get InvolvedReady to turn your old computers into opportunities for refugees? Here’s how to partner with SocialBox.Biz:
  1. Reach Out: Email info (at)socialbox.biz or call 0843 289 5722 to schedule a pickup.
  2. Secure Donation: Socialboxbiz ensuring data protection.
  3. Track Impact: Receive certificates and reports for your sustainability records.
Take Action with SocialBox.Biz. By choosing reuse before corporate IT recycling, your business can lower Scope3 emissions.

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