Episode 87: Finding New Homes for Old Tech with Loren Williams of PCs for People!

The Tech Savvy Lawyer

Today’s episode covers a range of topics related to technology repurposing and recycling practices among lawyers, as well as the environmental impact of office tech!

Meet Loren Williams, the Regional Account Manager at PCs for People, who oversees the sourcing of computers for distribution to low-income individuals and families. PCs for People is dedicated to secure and environmentally friendly IT recycling, protecting sensitive data through the National Association of Information Destruction (NAID) AAA-compliant processes, and promoting responsible e-waste management with R2 compliance.

Join Loren and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

1. What are the top three ways lawyers can recycle and reuse their technology?
2. What are the top three steps lawyers should take to securely remove their data before recycling their machines?
3. What are three tips lawyer should keep in mind when trying to be environmentally friendly with the tech in their office?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[00:48] Loren’s Tech Preferences and Practices

[04:33] Top Three Ways Lawyers Can Recycle and Reuse Technology

[07:3] PCs for People: From Local Initiative to National Impact

[09:58] Top Three Steps Lawyers Should Take to Securely Remove Data Before Recycling Machines

[12:33] Three Tips for Lawyers to Be Environmentally Friendly with Office Tech

[13:56] Maximizing Donations and Tax Benefits with PCs for People

Resources:

Connect with Loren:

1. Email: [e-mail]
2. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/loren-r-williams/
3. Phone: [phone]
4. Website: pcsforpeople.org

Mentioned in the episode:

Hardware mentioned in the conversation:

• Apple Mac (MacBook): Apple MacBook
• Google Pixel: store.google.com
• Lenovo ThinkPad: lenovo.com
• Samsung phones: Samsung Mobile