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The PCs for MAINE project does many different things to help people access and learn about technology. This section includes the many events, program landmarks, participant comments and other bits of information that have sculpted the PCs for MAINE project into what it is today.
Scandal: Most "Recycled" Computers are Not Recycled
Scandal: Most "Recycled" Computers are Not Recycled
posted by Howard Fosdick on Wed 7th Jul 2010 16:58 UTC
Last month, I described how the computer industry encourages planned obsolescence in order to sell more product. This business model exacerbates the problem of computer disposal because it artificially shortens computer lifespans. This increases production and, ultimately, the numbers requiring disposal. One result is that e-waste -- electronics waste -- is one now one of our most pressing environmental challenges.- 1 of 16
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ITE News
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| Scandal: Most "Recycled" Computers are Not Recycled | |
| The 'Computers for Youth' program receives $22M Federal Grant... |
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| Exciting new changes and improvements to the PCs for MAINE program! |
ITE staff have been building a new and improved support and learning resource system for a whole year - and its' almost complete! |
| 2009 PCs for MAINE program enrollment results... |
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| SKILLS's Incs' - eWaste Alternatives CEO Tom Davis Awarded '2010 Maine Business Leader of the Year' |
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| Maine Assoc. of Non Profits announces Skills' Incs Reusable Technology Resource... |
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| MANP announces the availability of our technology resources to other non profits... |
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| HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT PC MEDIX! |
PC MEDIX now has the widest variety of computers available anywhere on the coast North of Bath! |
| ITE Non Profit Tech Service pilot program goes LIVE! |
In 2007 - after four years of developing its alternative and mainstream technology resources for use in its own programs ITE launched a pilot program that would provide direct technical support to |
| PCs for MAINE Application changes due Oct 1st |
The PCs for MAINE project will be updating its Individual/Family application again October 1st, 2009. This revision is going to include several new support features and a retooling of several system options. |
