MAR

Rehab Recycle is currently one of just four companies in Ireland actively refurbishing computers as part of the Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher (MAR) programme.

The innovative MAR programme provides companies with a means of disposing unused or end-of-life computer equipment which can then be serviced, re-conditioned and installed with new software. These computers can then be donated to a charity or school who might not otherwise be able to afford technology to access the information age. To date, over 1,000 computers have been routed to charities and schools across Ireland through the MAR initiative and the aim is to dramatically increase that number in the years ahead.

The primary goal of the MAR programme is to increase the number of low-cost computers available to eligible charitable organisations and academic users. In addition, the MAR programme benefits the environment by helping to keep serviceable computers out of landfills by extending their useful lifetime outside of a corporate environment.

The programme has received the commendation of WEEE Ireland, the national compliance scheme for electronic recycling. To date WEEE Ireland has financed over 200 of these refurbished computers in their Schools Awareness Campaign (Link to Schools Awareness page) that is operated by Rehab.

Companies or individuals interested in finding out more about the MAR programme or how to register please visit http://www.microsoft.com/mar