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The Environmental Case for Remanufactured IT

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According to Williams and Kuehr, adding additional life to computers saves 5 to 20 times more energy than recycling over the computer's life cycle. It's much better for the environment to extend the life of a computer for an extra two or three years than to buy a new one every three to four years.

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Protecting Wild Lands Through Art

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Braided River, a Seattle-based nonprofit publishing company, has undertaken 16 conservation projects to date with just three staff people. To follow's Braided River's conservation photography work, subscribe to its newsletter here. Braided River received a Dell Core i5 Windows 7 Laptop from InterConnection.

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Protecting Wild Lands Through Art

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Braided River, a Seattle-based nonprofit publishing company, has undertaken 16 conservation projects to date with just three staff people. To follow's Braided River's conservation photography work, subscribe to its newsletter here. Braided River received a Dell Core i5 Windows 7 Laptop from InterConnection.

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Nancy Jo Craig’s Lifetime Achievement Award In Nonprofit Computer Refurbishment

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When she ran the Nature Conservancy in Louisiana, 200,000 acres were set aside. Actually the biggest need was for laptop bags to serve as suitcases for refugees. ” Her bio in the book sums her up: “She shares her life with happy dogs, grumpy cats, box turtles, and some rare humans. ” Image: bloggernews.net.

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Why TechSoup Product Donations and Donors Are Green

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Employees have worked on projects like beach cleanups, paper recycling, and conservation education. TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) offers factory-refurbished, warrantied, commercial-grade desktops, laptops, and tablet computers. RCI also offers free end-of-life take-back and recycling.

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10 Amazing Environmental Nonprofits You Need to Know About

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Braided River is a Seattle-based publishing organization that is committed to inspiring support for critical conservation efforts. Maryn Winn, the cofounder and executive director of the Shoreline Solar Project, says: "I can't imagine life without TechSoup." Braided River — Second-Place Winner.

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10 Steps to Planning a Fundraising Silent Auction

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If you find yourself needing to budget more conservatively, using volunteers instead of staff or receiving auction items as donations is a good idea. You might auction off laptops, school supplies, and other similar items. Let’s see how social media can support your silent auction with a real-life example.