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What percentage of Belgians are considered digitally vulnerable?
What percentage of Belgians are considered digitally vulnerable?
Refurbished devices promote inequality in technology access.
Refurbished devices promote inequality in technology access.
False
How many laptops did Digital for Youth donate to youth organizations and schools in 5 years?
How many laptops did Digital for Youth donate to youth organizations and schools in 5 years?
25,000
Digital for Youth's practices have extended the life of donated laptops by _____ years.
Digital for Youth's practices have extended the life of donated laptops by _____ years.
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Match the following impacts with their associated figures:
Match the following impacts with their associated figures:
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Study Notes
Circular IT for Youth
- Circular IT prioritizes reuse, refurbishment, and recycling of IT equipment to minimize electronic waste.
- Refurbished devices can bridge the digital divide, offering equal opportunities to students and youth.
- Electronic waste is a significant global issue, and extending the life of IT equipment reduces its environmental impact substantially.
Key Actions for Circular IT
- Refurbish and donate used digital devices to schools and students.
- Encourage responsible digital device consumption.
- Collaborate with recycling organizations for proper disposal of outdated equipment.
Impact of Circular IT
- Refurbished devices decrease e-waste and provide technology access to disadvantaged communities.
Digital Vulnerability Statistics
- 40% of Belgians face digital vulnerability.
- 22% rely on a single device (often smartphones) for internet access.
- 58% exhibit low cybersecurity skills.
- 90% of Belgian jobs will demand digital skills by 2030.
Digital for Youth's Impact
- Donated 25,000 laptops to over 350 youth organizations and schools in five years.
- Provided 13,292 children with laptops in 2023, averaging 6.5 children per donation.
- Extended the lifespan of donated laptops by 4 years, preventing environmental damage.
- Avoided 49g of conflict minerals.
- Avoided 1.9kg of electronic components.
- Avoided 160kg of CO2-equivalent global warming.
- Avoided 34g of 1,4-DC eq toxic materials.
- Avoided 10m² of land use.
- Distributed 2,045 laptops to 63 youth projects in 2023.
Recognized Stakeholders
- MFC Sint-Gregorius
- Maks vzw
- Infor Jeunes Waterloo asbl
- The Young Computer School
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of Circular IT, focusing on the importance of reusing, refurbishing, and recycling IT equipment to reduce electronic waste. It highlights how refurbished devices can help bridge the digital divide, especially for youth and disadvantaged communities. Additionally, the quiz examines statistics regarding digital vulnerability in Belgium, emphasizing the need for digital skills in the workforce.
