The E-Waste Crisis We Can’t Ignore.
Every year, more than 50 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) are generated globally—and that number is expected to double by 2050. Yet, only 17% of e-waste is properly recycled. The rest ends up in landfills or shipped overseas, leaching toxic chemicals like lead, mercury, and cadmium into soil and waterways.
But there is a smarter, greener, more impactful solution hiding in plain sight: reuse before recycle.
Why Reuse Matters More Than Recycling
Manufacturing a single desktop computer consumes:
- 530 lbs of fossil fuels
- 50 lbs of chemicals
- 3,300 lbs of water
When companies donate retired computers for reuse rather than disposal, they significantly reduce environmental impact by extending the life cycle of devices and reducing demand for new manufacturing.
Social Impact: Turning E-Waste into Educational Access
Meanwhile, 1 in 4 low-income U.S. households still lack a working computer at home. Without technology, families are locked out of:
- Online education
- Telehealth appointments
- Job training and employment applications
- Government services
- Financial stability
That’s where Computers 2 Kids (C2K) steps in—turning unused corporate technology into lifelines for underserved families, veterans, seniors, and students.
Why Businesses Should Donate Their Retired Technology
- Donating to certified nonprofit refurbishers like C2K:
- Protects the environment
- Advances digital equity
- Ensures secure data erasure (DoD 5220.22-M compliant
- Maximizes ESG & CSR impact
- Provides a charitable tax deduction
Real Impact, Real Results
Since 2004, C2K has:
- Diverted over 19.5 million pounds of e-waste from landfills
- Distributed more than 300,000 refurbished computers
- Empowered over 1.1 million people with access to technology
Join the Movement – Donate Your Tech
Your unused hardware isn’t junk—it’s opportunity. It’s a pathway to learning, jobs, and connection.
- Donate technology today at www.c2k.org
- Partner with C2K to meet your ESG goals
- Contact donate@c2k.org for corporate partnerships
Don’t throw it away—Think C2K!