Dear friend of Sky's the Limit,
STL
celebrates the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April
22nd, 2010! We
are
committed to the environment:
The Single
Computer Effect How does one computer from STL impact the security
of our environment?
"The average 24 kg desktop computer with monitor requires at
least 10
times its weight in fossil fuels and chemicals to manufacture. Moreover, researchers have found that
manufacturing one desktop computer and 17-inch CRT monitor uses at least
240 kg of fossil fuels, 22 kg of chemicals and 1,500 kg of water - a
total of 1.8 tonnes of materials." -
United Nations University, 2004
This is significant considering an automobile or refrigerator only requires 1-2 times its weight in fossil fuels.
Assuming a 3-year life cycle for the computers donated through STL, the result is at least a 50% extension to the lifespan of the
devices. This 50%
increase in
the useful life of the resources used to create the computer, translates to the following total savings contribution per 100 computers: -
2700kg of fossil fuels or about 3700L of gasoline
-
250kg of chemicals
-
16700kg of water consumption
We at STL
hope that our efforts help re-enforce the importance of being
environmentally responsible and that unlike their computers, that
message lasts throughout the recipient's lifetime. More on
STL's Environmental Impact!
Secure online donations and pre-authorized monthly payments may be made
through CanadaHelps.org Please
make cheque payable to: Sky's the Limit Youth Organization, 20
Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 230 Toronto, ON M4P 1A9We
accept donations of items, and in some cases can provide tax receipts
for them. Please call (416) 350-8888 or email [email protected]
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