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By providing access to low-cost technology for the underprivileged in our community, we train people to build computers and help keep e-waste out of landfills, all while providing low-cost access to the techn ology for the underprivileged in our community. Everything works together!

-- Free Geek Twin Cities

Our organization provides resources and educational experiences that help people maintain & rehab old buildings. In 2019, nearly 1000 homeowners, DIYers, and property owners believe in reusing existing building stock came to us for skills-based, hands-on classes on a variety of rehab and maintenance topics. We believe we're investing in people who see themselves as stewards of buildings who want to extend the lives of our old homes and pass them along to the next generation of stewards.

-- Rethos: Places Reimagined

Last year, we partnered with the cities of Duluth and Superior, the DECC and Port Authority to organize Minnesota's largest electronic waste collection event. We took in nearly 100,000 lbs of electronic waste in 8 hours! We have also partnered with organizations in Duluth, donating tech labs, ipads, and network hardware and creating jobs for adults with disabilities so they can be more self sufficient.

-- Global Ewaste Solutions

We collect used bicycles, repair them, and give them away to people who need them. We keep bicycles in use that would otherwise be discarded, and people can get bicycles who otherwise couldn't afford them.

-- Mr. Michael Recycles Bicycles