Impact
Real numbers, honest math.
These update live from Free Geek Toronto's refurbishment records. Every formula and factor is below.
Devices back in use
58
109 received · 7 recycled responsibly
kg kept out of landfill
151 kg
kg CO₂e avoided (est.)
13,230
Volunteer hours
91
Passport scans
147
Who the devices reached
- 21 students
- 14 newcomers
- 9 small businesses
- 5 seniors
- 5 low-income households
- 4 general buyers
Categories only — Relay never records who bought a device.
Methodology
- kg diverted = the weight of every device reused or responsibly recycled (measured weight, or the category average below).
- CO₂e avoided = the per-category factor below, for reused devices only — reuse avoids manufacturing a new one.
- Volunteer hours = refurbished devices × 60 minutes (uniform batches) or 120 minutes (mixed donations).
- Reused means sold to a new owner. Devices still being refurbished aren't counted yet.
| Category | Avg. kg | kg CO₂e / reuse | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laptop | 2.1 | 230 | TO VERIFY |
| Desktop | 8.5 | 300 | TO VERIFY |
| Monitor | 5.2 | 210 | TO VERIFY |
| Tablet | 0.6 | 90 | TO VERIFY |
| Accessory | 0.4 | 5 | TO VERIFY |
| Other | 1.5 | 20 | TO VERIFY |