Transcript - European ICT network for Energy Efficiency
Slide 1
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 2
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 3
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 4
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 5
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 6
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 7
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 8
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 9
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 10
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 11
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 12
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 13
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 14
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 2
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 3
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 4
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 5
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 6
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 7
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 8
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 9
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 10
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 11
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 12
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14
Slide 13
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
3
Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
5
Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
7
What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
8
Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
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Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
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Slide 14
Desclicks
Community-based computing
2005-12-
Desclicks, L'informatique Solidaire
3, rue saint Paul
Your Name
67300 Schiltigheim
Your Title
http://www.desclicks.net
Your Organization (Line
#1)
introduction
• Desclicks is a non profit-making organization (NPO)
based in Strasbourg, France
It was set up in 2005
It has more than 500 members
Desclicks employs 4 full time members of staff and
some occasional volunteers
• It is mainly government subsidised but raises a
percentage of its own capital and aims at becoming
100% independent .
2
Lecture outline
Introduction
Observations
Electronic waste
Digital divide
Behaviors
Our mission
What we offer
Interventions
– “Le Printemps de Desclicks »
– Free Software
Projects & Issues
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Observations (1) : electronic waste
Computer life cycles get shorter thus producing more
electronic waste
In France, 1.6 million tons of electronic waste goes
unrecycled every year.
In the European union, 75 % of all electronic waste
goes unrecycled every year.
The DEEE includes the possibiliy of reuse. In France
though, the local law doesn't include it
75 % of a computer's energy is used in it's
prodcution.
A computer is renewed every 2/3 years
4
Observations (2) : Digital divide
Today’s modern society depends on computers.
In France, only 59% percent of the population has
access to a personal computer
This percentage drops to 18% among those with an
income below 1500 euros per month
65 % of those without access to a personal computer are
unaware of the benefits of this technology
Illiteracy has shown to be a major factor hindering access
to IT
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Observation (3) : Changing Behaviors
• We noticed people tend to buy new electronic
materials without knowing what their real needs are buying new & powerfull computers when they only need
a
need an internet access & multimedia services
• People tend to print out a copy of every
digital document (emails, websites...) costing
polluting ink and paper
.
•People also tend to throw away their old computers
without thinking of recycling them.
•If computer gets slower reflex is to buy a new one
Our mission
•To reduce the digital divide by providing an environment
where the entire community has access to computers,
advice and information concerning all aspects of
information technology.
•To reduce the negative impact IT can have on the
environment by
-recycling computer components
-informing the community on more environmentally
friendly computer usage.
•To create employment oppurtunities for those seeking
work.
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What we offer
Internet Café
Tailor-made classes for senior citizens
Digital Photography classes
One-to-one tuition
Advice
Sale of recycled computers installed with software suited
to the customer’s individual needs (anti-virus software,
firewall, multi-media software packages…)
Raising awareness about information technology and the
environment
Networking, providing support and assistance
Promoting the enlargement of a network of similar
structures.
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Le “Printemps de desclicks”
We organize an « Open Day » in Spring
every year called « The Printemps de
Desclicks ».
Themes covered are :
• computer related environmental issues
• recycling
• workshops on how to reduce the effect of
our everyday life on the environment.
9
Printemps de descliks : This year
The year’s theme was
« Trasformation of every day
objects and ».
We built a huge machine
made of recycled materials. A
sort of huge bicycle that, if
used produced energy to
lighten light bulbs.
Showing the efficiency of
physical energy
We also made some interative
installation showing future
energy sources and raising
awarness about recyling
Sorting virtual waste to raise awarness
Free Software
• We install mainly open source software on the computers
we sell.
• Our organisation will be an active participant at the RMLL
event in Strasbourg / 2011. (Rencontre Mondiale du
logiciel libre)
12
Direct energy-related points
Solar computers > using solar pannels to power laptop
computers. - use of recycled solar pannels.
•Measuring computer power use with software, optimize
use
Time to shutdown / screen.
Recommand of low energy use computers
Buying tips
.
Projects
Computer-based artistic events focusing on the use of
interactive technology
Working with the disabled, to develop custom-made
software for their individual needs.
• Problem : what can we do with our own e-waste ?
14