Do you have old electronics that could be refurbished or recycled? How might the work at Repowered inspire you to reconsider the possibilities for e-waste? Making electronics more affordable for the community, with sales going back to support the mission at Repowered. Tech crews at Repowered take old electronics, pull them apart, and then sort and retain parts that can be refurbished or repaired for resale.

E-waste is the planet’s fastest-growing waste stream-worldwide, more than 50 million metric tons of e-waste are generated yearly! These numbers make it critically important to find ways to safely dispose of these items responsibly, keeping the personal data in many of our electronics private and reducing dangerous environmental pollution from precious metals and minerals that many electronics contain.How can we unlearn or alleviate the stigma associated with incarceration for people who have experienced imprisonment? To reach drawdown, how can every person find their purpose and potential to be a part of climate solutions, no matter their past? Emily says it is “inequitable to continue to punish people for a thing that they are trying to move forward from” and adds that it is essential to have empathy for people who have experienced incarceration and are just trying and want to do better. Repowered believes in second chances for people and electronics. It can be difficult for people who have experienced incarceration to re-enter society and to feel welcomed and supported in finding meaningful employment and workforce development.One of the most important things you can do regarding climate change is talk about it.

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