[Durham] Announcing RE-PUTE.IT, a social enterprise for green laptop re-use

Jonathan Gowar jon at whiteheat.org.uk
Tue Jul 14 18:45:56 UTC 2015


On 2015-07-14 17:57, mark wrote:
> - Do you know any businesses who are likely to be getting rid of a 
> batch
> of laptops? If so, please let me know.

Afraid not, but will ask around.

> - Would you be able to spare a few hours on the first Saturday of the
> month to help with the 'club'?

Yes, certainly.

> - Do you work with windows/apple systems and want to be a "mutual 
> referrer"?

I do not work with these systems.

> - Would you be interested in some occasional paid work if it really
> takes off? I can't give any guarantee that this will happen but
> obviously if it does, you trusty collaborators will get the first call,
> so let me know if you're up for that.

Yes, paid or otherwise, depends on the work.

> - I'm open to suggestions in general (you folks have already been 
> really
> helpful and if you have any more hints and pointers, let me know)

I had exactly the same idea 10 years ago, so have always liked this 
idea.

My only concern would be the possible lack of demand.

Regards,
Jonathan



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