Celebrate Earth Day, Save the Date! 2026 Suzhou Center & Netspring Annual E-Waste Drive on Apr. 22 (Wednesday), 2026



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, the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai's Suzhou Center 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 electronic 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.

Members and non-members are welcome to contribute and drop off obsolete and unused computers and electronic equipment on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Suzhou office. All 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.

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Items that can be contributed:

• 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 here​​ and send the completed form to Ailva Tan at ailva.tan@amcham-shanghai.org no later than Wednesday, April 15. Make sure to bring 2 hard copies of the handover list to the Suzhou office during the event on the drop-off date of April 22. If you wish to receive a certificate, please email Ailva 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 Ailva by Wednesday, April 15, 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 13 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. 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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