We sometimes think the issues raised through growing technology as a negative. But Jared Bodine leads an organization that addresses the challenge of castoff computers, and creates a win/win/win situation, by refurbishing them, reusing them, recycling parts, and doing it all while teaching students marketable skills.

In the past year alone, Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology – AZ StRUT – has:

• Refurbished and distributed 9,041 computers.
• Prevented 1,098,513 pounds of discarded electronics from becoming landfill waste.
• Distributed $642,758 worth of refurbished equipment to individuals and organizations.

 If that’s not enough, the organization’s Techie Camps not only introduce students to the world of computing and technology, but allow participants to take a refurbished computer home to use!

Click here to learn more about AZ StRUT: https://azstrut.org/  And if you want to see Jared's Fun Finds that spotlights really neat old donations, check him out at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6Ww4tAgxdEL8fUzroWCJGZjyGTtQSMi2 

Original air date: September 25, 2025. 

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