REUSE CENTER, implementation of procedures for the reuse of used equipment, d.o.o., so.p.
About this good practice
CPU Activities:
1. Refurbishment and Repair: The center focuses on refurbishing and repairing various electronic devices such as computers, phones, and TVs.
2. Quality Testing: Refurbished devices undergo quality testing to ensure they function.
3. Awareness and Education: The center conducts awareness campaigns on proper electronic waste management and the value of reuse.
4. Environmental Resilience: Reusing devices reduces the need for new products, thereby lowering resource consumption, energy use, and CO2 emissions associated with producing new devices.
5. Social Impact: Contributing to social inclusion by providing affordable access to devices for a broader population, particularly benefiting vulnerable groups.
Main stakeholders and beneficiaries are producers and consumers of electronic devices:
1. Electronic Equipment Companies: Partnership with companies contributing to the supply and reuse of electronic devices.
2. Local Communities: Collaboration with local communities to raise awareness and educate about sustainable e-waste management.
3. Educational Institutions: Collaboration with educational institutions for developing programs about e-waste and sustainable consumption.
4. Environmental Organizations: Partnership with organizations advocating for sustainable waste management and awareness.
5. Government Authorities: Collaboration with agencies and authorities regulating and monitoring e-waste management and sustainable practices.
Resources needed
The CPU is financed according to the VISE business model; 40-50% of financial resources are acquired on the market, the rest through projects for the development and integration of new people. The CPU employs 10-12 people, 32 in the entire circular economy network
Evidence of success
Achievements:
• Over 5000 refurbished devices annually.
• Reduction in waste generation and demand for new devices.
• Promotion of sustainable consumption and increased awareness about e-waste.
Contribution to Sustainability: The Reuse Center at CPU Slovenia reduces the environmental footprint of electronic waste through efficient refurbishment and reuse processes. This contributes to minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainable management of electrical and electronic equipment.
Potential for learning or transfer
The Reuse Center in Slovenia holds great potential for learning and knowledge transfer in the field of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Its expertise in refurbishing electronic devices, circular economy practices, sustainable consumption advocacy, and community engagement can be readily shared to educate and inspire others. The center's successful strategies and outcomes offer valuable insights that can be applied to enhance sustainable e-waste management practices and drive positive environmental and social impacts across different contexts.
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