Community awareness to solve eWaste problem...

Computers...we can't live without them, so let's live with them. Recycling computers is integral to a sustainable future.

IN conjunction with Officeworks Milton and Westpac, Buyequip will host a free eWaste drop off day at the end of the month.

On Saturday June 26, the Officeworks megastore in Milton will be a hub of activity. In a rush to purchase new IT goods before the end of the financial year, the people of Brisbane are also given the opportunity to dispose of their now unwanted eWaste.

Buyequip's Client Relations Manager Brooke McIlveen said that it is great to have Officeworks and Wesptac on board.

“Lack of community awareness is one of the biggest issues the current eWaste problem. As technology continues to evolve, people are frequently purchasing new items but are unsure how to dispose of their old electronics properly."



"Buyequip have collaborated with Ken Stern and his team at Officeworks Milton to host another Recyclathon in the hope to make knowledge of the responsible disposal of eWaste more widespread."



“Initiatives such as the Recyclathon work to educate the wider community while also provide a convenient solution for the environmental disposal of eWaste," Miss McIlveen said.



Buyequip will collect all computers, monitors, LCDs, printers, laptops and computer peripherals at the Recyclathon. These items will be assessed for reuse or broken down for optimum disposal utilising a range of recycling channels.


Diverting electronic waste from landfill removes the possible danger of hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium and mercury leaching into the soil.

Westpac will be cooking a sausage sizzle so bring along your old IT equipment, have a browse in the Officeworks store and enjoy a sandwich in the sunshine.

"Westpac were major sponsors of Buyequip's April Recyclathon, which resulted in more than 8 tonnes of eWaste collected. Manager of Westpac Toowong, Dean Marsh, has demonstrated a commitment to the Brisbane community by supporting this environmental initiative and we are privileged to have them as sponsors once again," Miss McIlveen said.

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Market news....

Buyequip holds a Computer Market on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Buyequip's Saturday Computer Market is this weekend June 5, 2010 - at Buyequip's Remarketing Centre - Unit 2, 140 Edmondstone Street, Newmarket.

Send an email to marketing@buyequip.com.au if you would like to join our separate markets and auctions email list for updates on market stock and vouchers.

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Red Hill business reaches out to Women in the Soloman Islands

Photo: YWCA volunteer Rebecca Cassidy (left) with Buyequip's Brooke McIlveen.

YWCA Munda in the Soloman Islands now has a brand new printer/scanner/fax and P4 computer thanks to the generosity of Buyequip.

YWCA is a global network of women that aim to improve and support the lives of women and girls throughout the world.

Buyequip was approached by YWCA Australia volunteer Rebecca Cassidy when she recently returned from an assignment in the Soloman Islands. Miss Cassidy visited the Munda branch of the YWCA located in a remote and rural area on the Western Province of the Soloman Islands.

Miss Cassidy spoke of her enlightening experience in this developing country where power and internet connections are still unavailable in many regions.

"To most people in Australia, computers are a basic item to have in the office or home but in the Soloman Islands they are a rare and expensive commodity with only a small number of shops selling them," Miss Cassidy said.

The YWCA is one of the only NGO's operating in the area and has huge potential to improve the lives of women and girls in the Munda area.

"Buyequip's charitable donation will make a huge difference - until now the YWCA has only operated a Kindergarten but with a computer and printer they can re-open the office and begin running programs for women and girls in the area."

"The printer will also be used to create revenue for the YWCA Munda as there are virtually no other printer services in the town and those available are unaffordable for most people in the community," Miss Cassidy said.

Social responsibility is fundamental to Buyequip's business strategy with regular donations to charity and other causes. Buyequip will donate another two computers with monitors to a local Brisbane Child Care Centre over the coming week. These computers will be used in the Child Care Centre as part of the Pre-prep program for 3 to 5 aged children, which are designed to introduce and familiarise children with technologies for educational development.