e-waste & Recycling stories - Page 6
Every year, billions of new smartphones, laptops, smartwatches and other high-tech devices are
produced, with billions of others entering obsolescence and being disposed of. These devices contain
multiple potentially hazardous metals and other chemicals, which are harmful to the environment if
disposed of irresponsibly. This ‘e-waste’ also contains recoverable and recyclable materials, giving rise to
organisations specializing in their recovery, repair and refurbishment
Vodafone NZ publishes annual sustainability report
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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Vodafone legal, regulatory and sustainability director Juliet Jones says she's pleased with the company's progress but as always, there's still work to do.
Greenbox acquires Recytech to kick off New Zealand expansion
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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Australian firm Greenbox has acquired New Zealand IT asset disposal company Recytech in a bid to meet growing demand from its global partners.
Sony gets serious about reducing plastic pollution
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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Sony accelerates its fight against plastic pollution with the 'One Blue Ocean' project, aiming for zero environmental footprint by 2050.
Supermicro high-performance systems support exploration to distant galaxies
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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Super Micro Computer has announced breakthroughs in HPC applications, including scientific research and space exploration.
How Intel aims to make enterprise collaboration accessible for all organisations
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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Intel's Unite Cloud betters meetings, offering on-premise/cloud choice, enhancing collaboration, cutting waste.
Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources'
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources' and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.
50 million tonnes of e-waste: IT faces sustainability challenges
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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As global e-waste hits 50 million tonnes annually, TCO Development's 'This is IT' campaign calls for sustainable practices in IT recycling to combat the crisis.
Used device market held back by lack of data security regulations
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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A lack of robust data security regulations is causing consumer mistrust and stunting the growth of the used mobile device market, Blancco's study reveals.
HPE promotes 'circular economy' for end-of-use tech
Wed, 19th Dec 2018
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HPE is planning to show businesses worldwide that throwing old tech and assets into landfill is not the best option when it comes to end-of-use disposal.
Google says 'circular economy' needed for data centres
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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Google's Sustainability Officer believes major changes are critical in data centres to emulate the cyclical life of nature.
HPE donates refurbished equipment to Tonga via non-profit Heilala
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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Following HPE's Sydney office refurbishment, the company donated workstations and furniture to organisations in Tonga through non-profit Heliala.
The hard question from Lenovo: Is your data centre sustainable?
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Lenovo Data Centre Group's Rob Makin shares how organisations that embrace a green data centre strategy will be the winners long term.
Supermicro reveals latest data centre and cloud solutions
Fri, 11th May 2018
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The result is up to 60% hardware acquisition cost savings, less power consumption and less e-waste during technology refresh cycles.
United Nations' telco union launches ICT data and report library
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.
Interactive add hardware disposal capability with Erase IT acquisition
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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e-waste & recycling
Erase IT provide IT asset (including hardware and equipment) disposal and recycling for over 650 customers across Australia.
Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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Dell partners with actress Nikki Reed to launch a jewellery line using recycled gold from computer motherboards, blending sustainability with fashion.
Only 20% of e-waste is recycled - and this needs to change, says United Nations
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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A new report reveals that e-waste is a growing crisis, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016, and a further increase predicted for 2021.
Aussies fear Big Brother may steal data from old phones
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Nearly half of Australians cling to old gadgets, fearing personal data loss, undervaluing e-waste recycling's environmental gains.
Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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Samsung announces recycling plan for Galaxy Note 7 devices, including reselling refurbished units in different countries.
Aussie companies recycle e-waste for Waste Not, Want Not day
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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Australian firms unite on 'Waste Not, Want Not' Day to recycle e-waste and champion sustainability in the workplace.