The U.S. based organisation The Good News Project has recently celebrated its 25th anniversary by having an electronics recycling drive to raise money for its various projects. While one of the main purposes behind such an activity is to divert computers, monitors, peripherals and other electronic products from landfill, the Project also uses the funds to support its work in the Caribbean.
MacCarthy states that the Projects recycling drives typically raise about $2,000 USD. The profits from the drive will go toward funding the organisation’s various programmes.
Good News Project Director Chuck MacCarthy says, “We build some little houses, teach in schools, sometimes do medical work there… That’s the main focus of the organization.”
Along with recycling the electronics, the Project is also involved in refurbishing usable items. The Good News website also has a photo gallery of innovative ideas of how to reuse old computers and related items should you not want to recycle them for some reason. Some of the ideas are rather innovative and include turning an old CPU into a birdfeeder, various types of furniture, a BBQ grill, and more.
In addition to the recycling drive, Good News also held its third annual eBay auction to raise funds for its various programmes. The auctions routinely feature electronics including iPods to many other non-electronic offerings such as books, apparel, vacation retreats, and many other unique items. Consumers located nearby the Good News Warehouse also have the option to pick up their merchandise to save shipping fees.
To learn more, visit: goodnewswi.com/
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