US Edition'Old things work': Argentines giving new life to e-waste
The collective combats Argentina's 520,000 tons annual e-waste by restoring devices with free software and donating them, addressing digital access gaps intensified during the pandemic.
- In Buenos Aires, the Cyber Dumpster Divers showcased repurposing electronic waste into functioning devices and held a workshop on reviving defunct smartphones at their third annual meeting.
- The movement began in 2019 with hardware "soup kitchens", gaining momentum during the Covid pandemic as many needed computers for home study and work.
- Esteban Palladino said, `We experiment with technology by trying to recycle it and repurpose items that other people would simply throw away`, and Juan Carrique traveled 470 kilometers from Santa Fe, Argentina to present 'roboticlaje'.
- A 2022 report found the world generated a record 62 million tons of electronic waste, and Argentina ranks fifth in the Americas, highlighting pressing local stakes in reuse and recycling efforts.
- The collective's manifesto says waste pickers see themselves as revolutionaries challenging market authority and a perceived tech 'oligarchy', reclaiming the right to judge device functionality.
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Do you need a new game console? Make yourself one with an old fan. Do you have an old payment terminal? Turn it into a camera. These are just some of the creations of Cyber Duckster Divers in Argentina, a collective of ingenious technological aficionados that transform electronic waste into new products. "We are experimenting with technology in [...]
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