Thriftopia.com ltd. is the pioneer in responsible computer afterlife management. A social enterprise built on the triple bottom line philosophy, Thriftopia.com is committed to improving tomorrow by keeping resources working to benefit all people and the planet, while turning a profit. The company’s market includes consumers and businesses ranging from home-based small enterprises to Fortune 500 companies including STAPLES Business Depot, Casino Rama and The Simcoe County District School Board. Headquartered in Barrie, Ontario, Thriftopia.com offers free computer recycling, computer removal, responsible computer afterlife management planning and guaranteed total data destruction services and has plans to expand its offering through contract services and franchise collection centers.
Their work is threatened by the Ontario government’s latest proposals.
Says Thriftopia, the Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) is a government supported “puppet” group controlled by Panasonic, Sony, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, HP, HBC, and Dell who want to control the e-waste market in the province. They threaten to put the small company out of business.
Sounds about right unfortunately.
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