Resnet
15 Jessome Avenue , Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada

Resnet ‘’Recyclage’’ is a non-profit organization which collects used computers to give them a second life or simply recycle their components. The continuity of our company has a positive impact on the environment.Firstly, it allows the reuse of material that contains toxic substances. Secondly, it reduces the amount of material that is sent to landfills. Thirdly, it increases awareness of computer recycling movement, which will soon establish new regulations for the disposal of this material, always to benefit the environment.

The company works with twelve trainees every four months, they learn through a tailored personal training how to best carry out their tasks. The main goal is to dismantle obsolete computer equipment or rebuild computer hardware equipment in good condition for reuse. This unique program allows trainees to make a positive transition on the labor market. Community partners ensure the success of this hightly developed program.Resnet ‘’Computer training’’ is a service offered to adults wishing to develop their computer skills in order to use them within the workplace or at home. Computer courses are from Microsoft Office 2007, such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, Windows 7 or 8, Vista and also Simply Accounting, and Internet browsing. We give certificates for all courses completed.

Resnet is a nonprofit organization that:

• Contributes to social and economic development through work experience opportunities.
• Protects the environment by recycling electronic and computer hardware throughout New Brunswick.
• Offers customized training such as Windows 7,8 or 10, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Simply Accounting.

EPRA certified (september 2013) - Electronic Products Recycling Association

In 2011, the Canadian Electronic Industry created the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA), a national non-profit organization whose mandate is to improve the effectiveness of Canadian programs stewardship of electronic products that are regulated and managed by the private sector. The EPRA was established by members of the Canadian Electronics Product Stewardship and the Retail Council of Canada . The vision of EPRA is to be recognized as the principal manager of eco-friendly programs , regulated and profitable for electronic products at the end of life .

Vision, mission and mandate of EPRA
As a non-profit organization , our mission is to help :

• businesses and consumers manage their electronics responsibly;

• members referred to comply with regulations.

Our mandate is to create a Canadian national program for electronic products at the end of life that recognizes the uniqueness of each provincial regulators and stakeholders.

Recycling

Every computer contains about four killograms of lead and small quantities of deadly cadmium and mercury. Other hazardous materials used in computers include hexavalent chromium, PCV and PCB plastic and brominated flame retardants. All of these contribute to the poisonous cocktail of heavy metals found in landfills. The hazardous materials will enventually find their way into the water supply and if electronic equipment is burned, cancerous dioxins are given off.