The Green IT Classroom initiative in Shanghai, China helps reduce electronic waste while improving access to digital education in rural communities.
Employees donated more than 100 used electronic devices, along with stationery and learning supplies, through a partnership with the Shanghai Zhonggu Charity Youth Development Center.
By extending the life of technology and supporting remote classrooms, the project delivered both environmental benefits and positive community impact.

As part of Lubrizol’s Global Month of Impact, employees across China came together to launch the “I Share Green IT Classroom” initiative—a cross‑regional effort that addresses electronic waste while expanding digital learning opportunities for students in rural communities.

Beginning in May 2025, employees collected and donated more than 100 used electronic devices, along with new stationery and learning supplies, in partnership with the Shanghai Zhonggu Charity Youth Development Center.

Through this collaboration, idle and under-used technology was transformed into essential tools that support students’ access to modern education.

The initiative culminated on World Environment Day, when colleagues from multiple China sites joined a donation handover event, reinforcing their shared commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being.

By diverting electronic devices from waste streams and creating new digital access points for remote classrooms, the Green IT Classroom initiative delivered meaningful environmental and social benefits—demonstrating the power of employee-led action to advance both community resilience and Lubrizol’s sustainability goals.

Green IT Classroom Reuses Electronic Waste to Expand Digital Learning Access in China