Campus - University of Aberdeen case study

Computer Reuse with Computers for Africa

The University of Aberdeen is working in partnership with Scottish Charity Computers for Africa to send computers that are not suitable for reuse in the UK to Africa in support of a wide range of child centred education projects. The University hopes to continue it’s partnership with Computers for Africa in order to maximise the reuse of redundant computers whilst also adhering to data protection requirements.

Partnership working with the Creative Waste Exchange

The University of Aberdeen is a corporate member of the Creative Waste Exchange, a local scrap store that works to provide schools, community groups and individuals with reusable items. The University has provided the Creative Waste Exchange with a wide range of items including furniture, stationary and wooden pallets, these items have been reused by Creative Waste Exchange clients.

Furniture and Electrical and Electronic Equipment Donation

The University of Aberdeen is donating unwanted furniture and, electrical and electronic equipment to two charitable organisations, Instant Neighbour and the Cyrenians. These charities distribute items to people on low incomes or who are escaping homelessness. You can read the full case study by Clicking Here.

For more information about the University of Aberdeen's waste reduction, reuse and recycling projects please contact Amy Gray:

• Email: amy.gray@abdn.ac.uk
• Phone: 01224 272 053