Mill Talk: From Electronic Waste to Opportunity

Mill Talk: From Electronic Waste to Opportunity-How Refurbished Technology Can Close the Digital Divide

In this conversation, Dylan Zajac will explore where old electronics really end up, the environmental and social costs of e-waste, and how Computers 4 People is building a scalable model to turn discarded technology into opportunity.

The discussion will cover digital equity, sustainability, and what it takes to create systems that work at a national scale, followed by audience Q&A.
Dylan Zajac is the Founder and Executive Director of a nationally recognized nonprofit closing the digital divide by providing free refurbished computers, affordable internet, and digital skills training. He founded the organization at 15 years old and has since led it to donate thousands of computers through partnerships with hundreds of nonprofits and companies across New Jersey, New York City, and Massachusetts. Dylan is a 776 Fellow, backed by Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, and Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, and has been recognized for his work as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, operating at the intersection of technology access, environmental sustainability, and social impact.

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