Digital literacy is increasingly essential in today's modern world, but many communities still struggle to receive adequate education due to the lack of necessary digital tools and limited supplies. As such, AmCham Shanghai and Netspring Green IT Programs are working together again on this year's E-waste Recycling Drive. Coinciding with International Earth Day, this annual event aims to collect and refurbish old, unused, and obsolete computers and other electric equipment. The equipment will then be made reusable and donated to schools and communities in need, while also helping us preserve our planet's resources for future generations.

All members and non-members alike are welcome to donate and drop off obsolete and unused computers and electronic equipment on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 10:30am to 4:00pm at the AmCham Shanghai office, where participants will receive a certificate of appreciation.

All electronic items collected will support Netspring Green IT Programs; for more information, please contact them at contact@netspringworld.com. AmCham Shanghai will also hold an E-waste Drive in Suzhou on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

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Items which can be donated:

• Computers, laptops and hard drives (all computers are welcome; those that still have a hard drive and a memory stick would make a greater impact)

• Monitors, keyboards and computer mice

• Printers, scanners and fax machines

• Cables, extension cords, adapters, USB sticks, plugs and wires

• Cameras, mobile phones, etc.

• Other related electronic parts and accessories (except fluorescent tubes containing mercury)

Equipment list & contact information:

Please download the equipment handover list hereand send the completed form to Sky Meng at Sky.meng@amcham-shanghai.org no later than Monday, April 21. Make sure to bring 2 hard copies of the handover list with an official company seal to the AmCham Shanghai office during the event on the drop-off date of April 25. If you wish to receive a certificate, please email Sky with the full name of your company.

Pick-up option:

Netspring can arrange for pick up at your office if the number of electronic equipment you wish to contribute exceeds 30, however, please still submit the equipment handover list to AmCham Shanghai by Monday, April 21, and indicate your contact information.

We look forward to your participation!

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About Netspring

Founded in 2012, Netspring is a pioneer social enterprise dedicated to transforming e-waste into e-education. In the past 12 years of collaborating with AmCham Shanghai and sponsors, the Netspring team has provided access to digital technology for more than 78,000 children to benefit from a better education while protecting the environment.

The Netspring team also organizes school volunteering and team-building activities for corporate volunteers and local communities. Besides digital learning and distance teaching initiatives, Netspring actively explored new fields, by collaboration with partners in 2024, Netspring conducted interactive workshops for severely disabled individuals and children with autism, helping them learn skills and integrate into social activities, so as to enhance new possibilities for their future development.

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