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From a Calgary founding story to warehouses in South Florida — and now facilities in Sydney and Auckland — this page collects the network’s press moments.
Latest · 2026
In 2026, the ERA network opened an Auckland facility for secure processing and refurbishment, with pickup coverage in Wellington and Christchurch. Donation applications are open to organisations in the Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury regions — and free NZ Post mail-back labels are available NZ-wide.
Read the announcementPress release · October 12, 2018
In October 2018, ERA in Canada — the network’s Canadian home, founded in Calgary in 2004 — announced its expansion into the United States under a new name: the Electronic Reusing Association (ERA USA).
“Opening an ERA office in the US has been a dream of mine for quite some time…”— Bojan Paduh, Founder and President
The first US donations followed in Seattle in 2019 — a first donation alongside City Councilmember Lisa Herbold, 20 laptops to Southwest Youth & Family Services, and an iPad to Seattle GOOD.
The full storyIn the news
Selected coverage from across the ERA network, listed as published — newest first.
2026
An Auckland facility for secure processing and refurbishment, with pickup coverage in Wellington and Christchurch.
A Sydney facility for secure processing and refurbishment, with pickup coverage in Melbourne and Brisbane.
ERA network announcement.
The ERA network’s 2018–2025 impact report.
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The network’s Canadian home — where the story begins.
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