Over 266 million pounds of electronic waste are available for recycling in Minnesota every year but, according to a pilot study, only 23.7% of it gets captured. ST PAUL, Minnesota — Many households have a “drawer of shame” — a place where old cell phones and other electronics are stored [...]
We just celebrated Earth Day on April 22nd, and every year it’s a great reminder for us all (individuals and businesses alike) to take stock of the ways we can do our part to care for this planet we call home. But here at Repowered, that’s something we think about [...]
Behind everything we do here at Repowered is a team of amazing people. Occasionally we like to highlight a team member so you can get to know a little more about them and how they help make the Repowered magic happen. We recently sat down with David Holocek, an Inbound [...]
As shared earlier this year, Repowered sought a CEO to build upon our growth and impact. We are excited to share that Heather Walch has been named our new CEO. Walch brings over 30 years of experience in new business and market development and significant volunteer nonprofit experience, most recently [...]
The latest installment of Microsoft Windows was released in the fall of 2021. Windows 11 has brought with it a lot of changes to the user experience, updates to security, and a new Microsoft Store, as well as a number of improvements to productivity and ease of use. Microsoft did [...]
Repowered, formerly known as Tech Dump, has a new CEO. The Twin Cities-based electronics recycler and refurbisher announced this week that Heather Walch, who most recently served as interim president at the Minneapolis-based Bakken Museum, will take on the nonprofit’s leadership role after its longtime leader, Amanda LaGrange, exited the [...]
In 1544, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the Founder of the Jesuits, entered a word in his spiritual journal and proceeded to use it for the remainder of his life: Acatamiento. It’s a word that stuck with Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang rehabilitation and intervention program [...]
The Twin Cities offer several environmentally friendly ways to rid yourself of obsolete phones, laptops and other electronic devices. In most American households, there is a junk drawer that has turned into a no man’s land of forgotten items. It’s usually filled with doodads like loose rubber bands and takeout [...]
In observance of Juneteenth, our recycling facilities and retail store will be closed on Monday, June 19th. We are calling on our communities to recognize this day as a time to reflect, learn, and activate resources to empower the Black community. Juneteenth is a celebration to commemorate the end of slavery [...]
Did you know that more than 266 million pounds of electronic waste are available for recycling in Minnesota every year? It’s true. Unfortunately, a new pilot study found that, statewide, less than a quarter of that e-waste is captured…despite the clear benefits (both environmental and economic) of reusing or recycling [...]