Just a reminder that the RSPB in the UK has a scheme that sends used/unwanted optics to conservation and education projects around the world. This all helps build environmental awareness. Details are on page 87 of the Summer 2006 Birds magazine from the RSPB.
If you can help, please send items (in good working order) to:
The RSPB second-hand binocular scheme
Unit 17
St Martins Business Centre
St Martins Way
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 0LF
here's the page on the rspb website
http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/whatyo...ocular/help.asp
Sounds like a great cause. I believe I just read something about a similar program here in the states that sends used/donated bins down to Central America. I will see if I can dig up that info as well.