Doing the homework on e-waste recycling
School eDay provides an opportunity for your school to safely recycle unused computers and computer-related equipment (e.g. printers, scanners) - and to help students learn about the benefits of recycling e-waste.
‘e-Waste Eddie Awards' Winners Announced!
Congratulations to the winners of the 'e-Waste Eddie Awards'!
The following clever winners received a Canon HD video camera and their very own MARVIN 3D mascot created for their school.
'Twilight Environment'
Aimee,Casey & Selena - Maungatapu School
'Kimberly's e-waste Movie'
Kimberly - Maungatapu School
e-waste teaching resources
We have put together a special kit of teaching resources and classroom activities to assist you in teaching students about the benefits of recycling and of the dangers of e-waste in landfills. The kit aims to help:
- students learn about solutions for disposing of e-waste in an environmentally friendly way
- students become aware of the environmental impact that technology is having on the world we live in.
Download schools kit (700 Kb PDF)
Disposing of e-waste outside of eDay
Below is a list of our recommended computer recyclers. You‘ll need to contact each company for an up-to-date list of their processes.| Company | Details | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| CRTNZ Auckland |
CRTNZ specialises in e-waste recycling and disposal and partnered with eDay in 2008. |
Alex Hong |
| Remarkit Solutions, Wellington |
Recovers computer equipment, refurbishes them and sells them on to schools, charitable organisations and the public at low cost. Remarkit has also developed and provides a high-level security wiping process. |
Phone: 04 499 0121 Email: buyit@remarkit.co.nz Website: www.remarkit.co.nz |
| The Ark, Auckland | Recovers computers, refurbishes them and sells them at low cost to schools, charitable organisations, and to the public. |
Phone: (09) 272 2676 |
| HCC Pacific | HCC Pacific performs end to end IT disposal services through their facilities in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch for a wide range of corporate and government clients. HCC Pacific actively buys equipment that reaches a minimum value and recycles those that don't. HCC Pacific is an accredited member of CANZ and an HP Business partner. | Phone: (09) 577 5566 Email: sales@hccpacific.co.nz Web:www.hccpacific.co.nz |
| HP's Partner Recycling programme | For more information email nzeducation@hp.com or call 0800 478 352. |
National School eDay Partners
