Purpose: With the Covid-19 pandemic, the topic of digitisation has become even more important. At times, participation was only possible digitally. However, the need for digital equipment is not fully covered. This is where a circular economy volunteer project comes into play. At the Erlangen recycling centre, electronic devices can be handed over to private individuals for reuse. The laptops handed in are cleaned, checked and, if necessary, repaired and then passed on to non-profit organisations free of charge. In this way, these organisations can support families, children, or young people with the introduction to digital use.
Stimulus/Rationale: The main focus was on the sustainable reuse of old laptops and technical devices in order to better meet the increased demand due to the pandemic.
Process: As circular economy volunteer project electronic devices could be handed over to private individuals for reuse at the Erlangen recycling centre. The laptops handed in are cleaned, checked and, if necessary, repaired and then passed on to non-profit organisations free of charge.
Impact: In this way, these organisations can support families, children, or young people with the introduction to digital use.
