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e-waste & Recycling stories - Page 7

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
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TechCollect calls for Australian companies to recycle e-waste

Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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TechCollect calls on Australian businesses to recycle their e-waste on 'Waste Not, Want Not' day, promoting sustainability.
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Greenpeace calls out phone vendors

Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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Nearly half of consumers think mobile phone manufacturers should be responsible for recycling their devices, according to a new survey by Greenpeace East Asia.
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Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.
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Dimension Data and Cisco celebrate 25 years as partners

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Tech powerhouses Dimension Data and Cisco mark a 25-year alliance, celebrating collaborative success and eyeing future digital innovations.
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ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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Obsolete technology items are being recycled by ITrecycla in New Zealand to recover valuable metals and protect the environment.
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Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
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Dead phones raise millions for Starship

Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.
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Ingram Micro reports record US$11.8 billion global sales

Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Ingram Micro announces Q4 record sales of $11.8bn, up 4 percent YoY, with gross profit of $710m. Outlook strong for 2014.
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ICT provider in another Dimension when it comes to carbon

Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Dimension Data shines in climate change strategy, scoring 94/100 by CDP, leading the way in ICT sector's fight against global warming.
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Android App Review: Blendoku

Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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Blendoku: a deceptively simple colour gradient puzzle that evolves into a challenging, vibrant game. An ideal blend of fun and artistry.
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Tech advancements causing excessive E-waste

Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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As tech advances, e-waste skyrockets with outdated gadgets piling up. Experts warn of fast-growing waste from incessant device upgrades.
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Mass Effect trilogy released

Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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We're heading towards the holiday season and Bioware has announced the ultimate time-waster in the Mass Effect trilogy.
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Conversation starters

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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This website archives some of the weirdest, most interesting, and above all, random, facts you will ever come across.
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Cloud as foundation for sustainable organisations

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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There are plenty of green benefits from Cloud computing, says Alison Rowe, Global Executive Director Sustainability, Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand.
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The Green Cloud – And Virtualisation

Sun, 1st May 2011
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Businesses driving green initiatives thrive with virtualisation, slashing energy costs by 80% and minimising e-waste. A sustainable future awaits.
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Channelling the green message

Sun, 1st May 2011
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IT&C vendors evolve, aiming for eco-friendliness to meet the rising demand for sustainable tech among informed customers.
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State of the art

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Unleash your creativity and help save the planet with crafts from everyday items! Dive into crafting for fun and stylish home improvements.
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Thriving in the face of adversity

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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While the initial hype surrounding green IT may have died down, the interest and implementation of green products and services continues to rise.
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Sony targets “zero environment” footprint

Fri, 9th Apr 2010
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CEO Sir Howard Stringer says the firm will create a green model for others to follow while setting itself a zero environmental footprint target by 2050.