In the first world, computers are as common as pen and paper for writing. Computer literacy is considered to be a very important skill to possess. Employers want their workers to have basic computer skills as companies become ever more dependent on computers to manage their operations. Many companies use computers to help run their company more efficiently. As personal computers become common-place and they become more powerful, the concept of computer literacy is moving beyond basic functionality to more powerful applications under the heading of multimedia literacy.
Computer Literacy is the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently. Computer literacy can also refer to the comfort level someone has with using computer programs and other applications that are associated with computers. Another valuable component of computer literacy is to understand how computers work and operate. As of 2005, having basic computer skills is a significant asset in the developed countries. Of course, arguments about computers being common-place in the first world assume that everyone in the first world has equal access to the latest forms of technology.
Digital Divide refers to the gap between those people with effective access to digital and information technology and those without access to it. It includes the imbalances in physical access to technology as well as the imbalances in resources and skills needed to effectively participate as a digital citizen. Unequal access to computer equipment and communications technology results in the unequal acquisition of the necessary computer related skills that are required to be an active participant in our digital society.
Impacting the Community is one of the core values of PowerON Services. Our team believes that we can effectively impact the community by utilizing our product knowledge and managed processes in an effort to provide effective eWaste process planning, access and to affordable products and support for computer literacy training.
Event Planning By now most people are aware that it us “Good to be Green.” Most of today’s advertising touts how consumers can become “Greener” simply by purchasing a product, but very little is discussed about what to do with the “old” product that was just replaced. Here are two specific examples from the US EPA website help illustrate the fact:
Almost half (or 976 million units) of products sold between 1980 and 2004 are still in use or reuse. Nine percent (180 million units) of products sold between 1980 and 2004 are still in storage.*
In 2005, used or unwanted electronics amounted to approximately 1.9 to 2.2 million tons. Of that, about 1.5 to 1.9 million tons were primarily discarded in landfills, and only 345,000 to 379,000 tons were recycled.**
PowerON Services provides the processes and commitment to effectively manage eWaste collection events for the benefit of our communities.
Smart Reuse is "Green-Use” Reuse is not always the highest form of Recycling. Technology has changed so much since the start of the modern computer age that the once top of the line electronic devices, particularly monitors and printers, are now extreme wastes of electricity. It is still important to extend the life of electronic devices, but only the most up-to-date electronics have the potential value to be verified, repaired or refurbished for potential Reuse. PowerON Services uses its processes and product knowledge to create viable solutions in an effort to reduce the potential use of landfills and energy required to turn excess inventories into recycled commodities before a product has reached the end of its useful lifespan.
Access to Technology PowerON’s unique position in managing Trade-in and Reverse Logistic processes for Fortune 500 customers provides access to large quantities of excess equipment and reusable technology. This makes it possible for PowerON to help groups trapped in the digital divide, due to socio economic issues, by providing technology access, affordability, training and computer literacy education.
Reuse as a Teaching Tool gives impoverished communities hope. PowerON Services participates in community programs targeted at helping socio economic groups trapped in the digital divide. By participating in these programs, PowerON hopes to provide members of the target socioeconomic group with the basic knowledge and computer skills necessary to become gainfully employed by providing the support needed, equipment and/or training, to overcome computer literacy barriers.
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