1. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
PCs4Vets, is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization , a
SDVOB, and a Microsoft refurbisher, that provides
ongoing programs to help veterans and their
family members by providing FREE computers,
software, and educational training

2. A new Green program started in Sept.
which enables veterans to secure a Microsoft
refurbisher license/agreement

3. This includes OJT and classroom training for
refurbishing and basic small business startup for
veterans interested in having their own
refurbishing or recycling business.

4. This program includes e waste weekend events that
provide a drop off point and proper disposal of e
waste for anyone in the community wishing to get
rid of their e waste, for FREE.

5. The events are multi purposed as they will directly
support veteran education and continuation of
veterans being supplied with free computers and
software which we provide them.

6. It will also save the community members the time
and expense of finding a site that will accept e waste
and the fees that are typically charged by the site
Which are typically $75.00 minimum

7. This project will provide an income stream as well
as an ongoing base of used computers to refurbish
for any veteran successfully completing the
program and wishing to start their own business

8. PCs4Vets Green initiative provides an income
stream for veterans to start their own business,
saves money for anyone dropping off e waste for
FREE, is a responsible environmental solution

9. it brings transitioning veterans together with
the community in a common cause of
supporting the environment… and each other

10. Green Initiative
 GREEN INTITIAVE
Between 1997 and 2007, nearly 500 million
personal computers became obsolete.
That is almost two computers for each person
in the U.S. .

11.  There were 300,000 "desktop" computer sales in
the U.S. in 1980.
There were 300,000 "desktop" computer sales in the U.S. in 1980. By the end of
 By the end of 2002, one billion PCs had been sold
2002, one billion PCs had been sold worldwide.
worldwide.
The energy savings potential of reselling or upgrading
is some 5-20 times greater than recycling
 The energy savings potential of refurbishing or
upgrading is some 5-20 times greater than
recycling

12.  GREEN INITIATIVE
700 different materials and chemicals went into
manufacturing a computer and monitor;
 half of these were hazardous
In all, a 59 pound computer with a monitor takes about
139 pounds of e waste, 7300 gallons of water, and 2300
kilowatts to produce.
That is before the computer is even turned on.

13. We are interested in adding coordinating partners
to help establish sponsors for free ongoing
e waste pickup and for e waste weekend events.

14. All partners will participate in profits and have an
opportunity to manage designated e waste drop off sites,
providing an unlimited residual potential income.

15. PCs4Vets will provide our protocol, start up
support, and all available resources of our
partners.
We are committed to the success of any participant