A SHARED COMMITMENT TO TECH REUSE FOR GOOD

The Australian Tech Reuse for Good Charter brings government, business and the community sector together to build a coordinated and sustainable tech reuse ecosystem.

By working together, we can redirect surplus technology to where it is needed most, advance equity, reduce environmental impact and strengthen communities.

WHAT ARE WE COMMIT TO

Signing the Charter is a practical commitment to take action and help build a stronger tech reuse ecosystem across Australia.

BUILD

Build a coordinated and sustainable system

Work together to create a nationally coordinated, flexible and enduring ecosystem, with different ways for organisations to contribute.

INCLUDE

Act to advance equity

Treat access to functional digital devices as essential and actively prioritise redistribution to people and communities experiencing digital exclusion.

REUSE

Make reuse the default

Embed reuse as the first and preferred pathway for suitable technology assets, extending device lifecycles through repair, refurbishment and repurposing before recycling.

SECURE

Deliver quality, safe and secure devices

Ensure devices and services are reliable, secure and appropriate to need, giving organisations confidence in reuse as a safe and responsible pathway.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Signing the Charter is a practical commitment to take action and help build a stronger tech reuse ecosystem across Australia.

Organisations commit to:

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT

SECURE

Build a coordinated and sustainable system

Work together to create a nationally coordinated, flexible and enduring ecosystem, with different ways for organisations to contribute.

ACT

Act on climate and community

Measure and communicate the environmental and social benefits of reuse across the community.

PARTNER

Partner with communities

Work with the community sector, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations, so devices reach where needs are greatest, with the support that helps maximise their impact.

AMPLIFY

Amplify what works

Strengthen and scale existing tech reuse programs rather than replicating or undermining them, recognising the many ways organisations can contribute.

SIGN THE CHARTER

By signing the Charter, your organisation publicly commits to its intent and to contributing to the collective effort to grow tech reuse for good.

Signatories are asked to provide some information and estimates when they sign up and complete a short annual survey about their contribution. Estimates are fine where device donations or other activities are still being planned.