Epson Announces Projector Trade-In Program, "Brighter Futures"

This is the type of thing that technology companies have to offer more of to school districts. Technology moves at such a rapid pace, schools often have huge implementations of all sorts of devices, but what do you do when they become obsolete, as they always do? Throw them away and buy new? Trash thousands and thousands of pieces of once cutting edge gadgetry? Amazingly wasteful and inefficient. See above.
Sure, Best Buy, Staples, and other retailers offer some recycling programs for various things, but I think every segment of what schools use should have something like what Epson launched yesterday, The Epson Brighter Futures program. It's pretty simple, give Epson one of their projectors back, they recycle it and give you $25-$50 off the price of a new one. Of course, only a certain number of models are eligible, and some restrictions apply, as there are bound to be. Lawyers! But, it's a great idea. The projectors get recycled, the schools save money, and the company locks in future sales.
So now the ball is in your court, other manufacturers! I'm looking at you, projector, document camera, interactive whiteboard, PC, netbook, laptop, and server makers!!! And don't get me started on furniture, HVAC units, buses, and building supply companies!!! Where are your school recycle/discount/buyback programs??? Let's see some hustle out there!

Comments

[Bob Jenson]

Another good program that actually pays cash back vs. a credit towards another projector purchase is WWW.PROJECTORTRADEIN.COM they are not brand specific. I have found they generally pay a little more and they make sure the gear is disposed of properly and safely or it is refurbed and placed at schools that have no technology budgets for this type of equipment.