Council gets new green computers

In a great example of sustainability, the new computers being installed in Penrith City Library will be carbon neutral! The new computers, which are faster and more energy efficient than the old ones, are being supplied by ACER Computer Australia & Dataflex (ACER Channel Partner). As part of the deal Penrith City Council received 90 trees and planting them will offset the carbon emissions for the lifetime of the computers. This is part of ACER’s mission to plant a million trees by 2011.

The new computers, which are being installed over the coming months, also have another advantage according to Penrith City Mayor Kevin Crameri OAM “The computers are much smaller than standard desktop computers and this which means more room for the individual to work and surf comfortably.”

One of most important parts of the deal is what happens when it comes time to replace the computers. They will be exchanged with ACER, where the working spare parts will be reused and they will be refurbished for distribution to Third World Countries.

Charles Chung, Managing Director (Oceanic) ACER Computers with Mayor Kevin Crameri OAM.