In a move somewhat similar to the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program, some enterprising Mac users have suggested the One Used Mac Per Child program.  Having used my share of used Macs and discarded more than my fair share of computers and electronic devices, this looks like a useful and practical idea.

My efforts in this area have been limited to rescuing Macs (and non-Macs) from the trash for personal use, and rehabbing a pair of iMac G3s for a couple friends.  My only suggestion is to include graduate students (OUMPGS?); they may benefit the most from such a program.

Some discussion of the topic:

• Solving the e-waste dilemma with One Used Mac Per Child
• One Used Mac Discussion Group
• One Used Mac Can Make a Difference