New Underground Gym computer lab a win-win for youth and environmental efforts
A new social enterprise in Thunder Bay Ont., is looking to help bridge the digital divide in the city, all while diverting electronic waste from the landfill.
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Posted: Feb 28, 2021 10:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 28
Peter Panetta, founder and operator of the Underground Gym says the new computer lab installed at his centre is a welcomed addition to their new location.(ViperHawk Technologies/Facebook )
Up North8:07E-Waste computer lab in Thunder BayA new computer lab for young people in Thunder Bay just booted up this month. But unlike typical computer labs, this one is made up entirely of refurbished electronic waste collected by a new local business called ViperHawk Technologies. Reporter Olivia Levesque spoke with co-owner Alicia Madore.8:07
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