Media Release
I’m writing to let you know about Equico-Eco – our new recycling initiative for the education sector. Commencing in four main centres over the coming weeks, Equico is offering a free collection service of any and all old and unused ICT that schools wish to dispose of in a sustainable manner.
The recently released ‘ICT in Schools Report 2009’ highlights upwards of 30% of e-waste is still disposed by schools through landfill. Equico-Eco is our response to this, and ensures that through responsible disposal and recycling 99% of all e-waste collected through Equico-Eco does not end up in landfill.
We would ask that you promote this exciting initiative to schools that would benefit by participating in Equico-Eco. They are able to register their interest in Equico-Eco by contacting Equico on 0800 378-426.
I look forward to being able to report back to you on the success of the first collection run throughout the four main centres in NZ, along with announcing further collection areas and dates in the future.