Media Release

14 June 2011

Equico Eco sees Auckland schools save tonnes of waste from landfill

Technology leasing specialist Equico, has collected over 25 tonnes of electronic waste from schools around the Auckland region as part of its Equico Eco initiative.

Under the scheme, electronic waste, including PCs and monitors, was collected directly from participating schools, before being disposed of using the latest recycling technology.

In the two-week long programme over 650 desktop computers, 500 monitors, 120 laptops and 130 printers were collected from the region.

Overall, more than 60 schools in the Auckland region participated in the free scheme, which was devised by Equico to help improve the sustainability of New Zealand schools.

"The response by Auckland schools to this year's Equico Eco initiative demonstrates the desire from our schools for a safe, inexpensive and sustainable way to dispose of old technology equipment," says Equico Managing Director, Paul Beattie.

"As a key supplier of technology equipment to educational institutions throughout New Zealand, Equico is committed to helping our schools achieve this," he comments.

Due to the success of the programme in Auckland, Equico Eco was also launched in Wellington, and is expected to be rolled out in the Christchurch region in July.

Stephanie Anich, Principal of Richmond Road School says that Equico Eco is a positive step in enabling New Zealand schools to be more sustainable. "Schools are acutely aware of the need to look after the interests of future generations and Equico Eco is an important step in the helping achieve this goal."

More information about Equico-Eco is available at www.equico.co.nz

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