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November 28, 2022
TechCycle

TechCycle Receives an Honorary Recognition From the Council of the City of Philadelphia

A statement from the Council of the City of Philadelphia:

"Whereas, The ability to have access to laptops and the internet is important. Your contribution in helping to manage the growing gaps of the "digital divide" one laptop at a time is to be commended; now

Therefore, By virtue of this Citation, the Council of the City of Philadelphia does hereby honor and recognize TechCvcle project for [their] contributions to not only Philadelphia residents, but also to those around the nation and world. We thank him for all his hard work and extend to him the sincere respect and admiration of this legislative body. Keep up the good work!"

February 4, 2021
Technical.ly

Why This Software Engineer is Refurbishing Laptops in His Spare Time

In his spare time, a software engineer is using his skills to make a difference in his community by refurbishing laptops. With a passion for sustainability and a desire to give back, he collects old laptops that would otherwise be discarded and restores them to working condition. Once the laptops are refurbished, he donates them to local organizations and individuals in need.

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April 7, 2021
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Founder Makes Old Laptops New Again and Gives Them Away to Kids, Families and Even Nuns in Need

The founder of TechCycle has made it his mission to give new life to old laptops and provide them to those in need.

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June 08, 2021
Comcast

Recycling Computers to Help Schoolkids Learn

Hai Thai likes to find solutions. When the pandemic hit, the software engineering manager saw an immediate problem to solve: students needed laptops at home for virtual learning.

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June 16, 2021
CBS 3 - Philadelphia

Brotherly Love: Philadelphia Man, Hai Thai, Fixes Laptops for Guatemalan Children

Some laptops in Philadelphia became precious gifts to families beyond our borders. It was thanks to the efforts of some people spreading brotherly love.

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June 25, 2021
Best of Philly

Best of Philly 2021

We won the Best of Philly 2021 for upcycling!

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