Tools
Environmental benefits: Unwanted tools are much needed by other developing countries.
How to recycle: Carpentry, building and blacksmith tools are always required for reuse in poorer countries. Tools for Self Reliance repair and refurbish them, and work with local organisations in Africa, providing tools and training to help craftworkers. Workaid refurbish tools and sends them to vocational training projects in developing countries. They accept any tools, from handtools to welding machines. Tools With A Mission also collects tools for developing countries.
Useful links:
Tools for Self Reliance
Tools with a mission
WorkAid
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