During the pandemic the Gibsons Marine Education Centre Society adapted their education programs to take part in 2 smaller groups, each requiring a dedicated laptop. Their single, out-dated laptop is no longer functioning properly and has become obsolete. The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) was happy to support the Centre with 2 laptops.
The Gibsons Marine Education Centre (Society) was formed to advance education and to protect the environment for the benefit of the public by undertaking projects that sustain the marine ecosystem of Howe Sound, British Columbia and beyond. The first initiative of the society was establishing and operating the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.
Their focus is to ensure that the Centre will positively impact all those who enter, that their educational programs will inspire and encourage positive behavioral change for all ages, and that our projects will support sustainability of our local ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations.
To learn more about the Gibsons Marine Education Centre (Society) click here to visit their website.
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2004 to address the growing problem of e-waste and the increasing ‘digital divide’. For over fifteen years, ERA has offered simple solutions to help individuals and organizations prevent operational equipment from premature destruction. With a focus on recovery, refurbishment, and reuse, ERA continuously supplies charitable groups with donated IT equipment while securely managing the retiring IT assets of organizations and individuals across Canada.
We believe that reuse before recycling is critical in managing the waste created by computer hardware, and by offering industry-leading data destruction for all equipment we receive, we have securely repurposed hundreds of tons of equipment. Because not everything ERA receives can be reasonably repurposed, we have partnered with certified recycling organizations to process equipment that has reached the end of its productive life.
With depots located across Canada, you can easily drop off your unwanted electronics to be refurbished and donated back into the community. Call us at 1877-9EWASTE to see if you are eligible for a free pickup.