Turku students participate in IT lifecycle educational program

Seventh-grade students in Turku, Finland, are participating in a new educational initiative to learn about the lifecycle of IT devices. As part of Atea’s Nordic ‘ONE for Good Experience’ tour, which originated in Denmark and traveled through Norway and Sweden, students engage in interactive classroom activities to understand the materials used in technology like laptops and how to manage them responsibly after use.

The program encourages students to collect old IT equipment from their homes for recycling. The value generated from these collected devices is directed toward student council-selected causes, such as promoting reading or physical activity within the school. The initiative aims to increase environmental awareness among youth and promote the circular economy, aligning with the City of Turku’s climate and sustainability goals.