Refurbishing computers for charity fundraising is 'the right thing to do'

02/07/09

An organisation that uses technology to boost charity fundraising has responded to accusations that re-using old PCs is not environmentally-friendly.

According to analyst firm Gartner, sending refurbished computers to developing countries is 'passing the toxic buck', PC Advisor reports.

Computer Aid International, which channels old technology into its charity fundraising efforts, responded by stating that refurbishment is often vastly more environmentally-friendly than recycling.

Tony Roberts, founder and chief executive of the charity technology scheme, told the news source: 'Halting the transfer of technology from privileged countries to less privileged countries is not the right thing to do.

'Building capacity for responsible re-use and environmental recycling is the right thing to do.'

Meanwhile, organisations looking to boost their charity fundraising by using technology should look to the internet, an expert has claimed.

Third sector advisor Steve Bridger told the Independent that charity chiefs should 'embrace the messiness of the web' and integrate it into their campaigning strategies to avoid being left behind

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