Discovering OPEQ: Technology for a Greener, More Inclusive Future
What is OPEQ?
OPEQ, short for "Ordinateurs pour les écoles du Québec," is a non-profit organization established to support circular economy initiatives while making a strong economic and social impact across Quebec communities. Their core mission is to promote digital inclusion and employability by recycling and redistributing computer equipment.
Who Benefits from OPEQ?
OPEQ serves a wide range of clients including schools, childcare centers, family-based childcare providers, libraries, non-profit organizations, housing co-ops, and low-income families through their special CLIC-OPEQ program. Their work aims to reduce technological inequalities by providing affordable and reliable tech equipment to those who need it most.
Offered Products
OPEQ’s refurbished catalog includes desktops, laptops, workstations, servers, smartphones, monitors, and printers. These products are carefully sourced, updated, and offered at an accessible price, supporting both digital inclusion and environmental responsibility.
How Does the Donation Process Work?
Individuals, companies, and public administrations can donate their old IT equipment to OPEQ. The organization manages a streamlined process for collecting, refurbishing, and reallocating these devices. This helps reduce electronic waste and ensures that technology continues to serve communities instead of filling landfills.
Environmental and Social Impact
By focusing on equipment reuse, OPEQ limits environmental impact and champions the principles of the circular economy. Beyond environmental considerations, the organization fosters digital access, improving skills and employability among Quebecers, and directly addressing social divides.
Programs and Initiatives
The CLIC-OPEQ program targets families and individuals with limited income, granting them access to computers and digital tools for education, job search, and social integration. OPEQ receives support from the Government of Canada for such programs, reinforcing the social mission of technological inclusion.
Stay Connected
OPEQ encourages everyone to follow their social networks and subscribe to their newsletter for updates, offers, and further information about their mission and impact. Joining this community is a way to support sustainable technology, greener practices, and greater digital equity in Quebec.
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