Birmingham City University Recycles to Raise Funds for Birmingham Solihull Women’s Aid

The collaboration between Birmingham City University (BCU) and SE Recycling exemplifies a powerful blend of sustainability and social responsibility. SE Recycling, specialising in the collection of redundant IT equipment, recently helped BCU raise £276.95 for charity. This was achieved through the sustainable and ethical recycling of the University’s IT and electronic equipment.

The donation was generously donated to Birmingham Solihull Women’s Aid (BSWA). This partnership showcases a unique approach to environmental sustainability, transforming potential electronic waste into a resource for social change.

BCU’s choice to donate their rebate to Birmingham Solihull Women’s Aid (BSWA) highlights their dedication to community welfare and supports BSWA’s four-decade-long mission as a vital support system for women and children in Birmingham and Solihull. This charity, deeply committed to aiding those affected by domestic violence and abuse, significantly benefits from BCU’s contribution, enabling the continuation of their essential services and advocacy for the rights of women and children to live without fear, violence, and abuse.

Simon Chow, IT Collections Manager at SE Recycling commented on the donation: “As we pass the fourth year in our collaboration with BCU it stands as a true testament to the great work that can be achieved between industry and academia. It also emphasises the positive influence recycling can have on not only on environmental sustainability but local community enrichment too”.

SE Recycling invites others to emulate BCU’s model, encouraging donations of IT equipment or fundraising efforts for local schools. Interested parties are urged to get in touch to arrange a collection and contribute to this meaningful cause.

Andes Mountains Hydro Power - Chile

Located in the Tinguiririca River upper valley, this Hydroelectric project is around 120km south of Santiago, Chile. Known as La Confluencia, the 163 MW run of river hydro power plant utilizes the hydrological resources of the Tinguiririca, Portillo and Azufre Rivers, in a run of river scheme to generate and supply zero emission energy to the Chilean central electricity grid (SIC). The power plant generates certified emission reductions (CERs) by displacing electricity generation from grid connected fossil fuel-fired power plants that would otherwise be generating electricity.

Environmental Sustainability

The primary objective of the proposed project is to help meet Chile’s rising demand for energy due to its economic growth and to improve the supply of electricity, while contributing to the environmental, social (job creation in the construction phase, and infrastructure enhancements in surrounding municipalities) and economic sustainability by increasing renewable energy’s share on the Chilean electricity consumption. The Project activity improves the supply of electricity with clean, renewable hydroelectric power while contributing to the regional/local economic development.

Social Development

Through the “Tinguiririca Participa” grant program, the project directly finances proposals presented by community organisation, in areas such as healthcare, education, and social change. In the first year of the program, the joint venture financed 11 projects, while today the number of projects surpasses 200. All of these initiatives are aimed at meeting community needs.

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In addition to social projects, reforestation of around 120 hectares around the site has been implemented, helping protect and improve the local flora and fauna, with a specific impact on local Tricahue Parrot, Torrent Duck, Freshwater Catfish, Torrent Duck and Freshwater Catfish species.

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Birmingham City University Recycles to Raise Funds for Birmingham Solihull Women’s Aid

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