e-waste stories - Page 3
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
Cloud, sustainability, digital adoption - APAC tech predictions for 2022
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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Digital government services, anywhere-work arrangements, sustainability practices, and cloud first strategies are predicted as leading trends in Asia Pacific.
International E-Waste Day: Recycle your gadgets, save the earth
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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Today is International E-Waste Day, shedding light on the increasing problem of electronic waste and the need for action.
Quiz reveals awareness of the growing e-waste problem worldwide
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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Almost all consumers are aware that e-waste poses a danger to human health, according to a global quiz ahead of International E-Waste Day.
Skip the landfill: How a call for IT donations is helping students in need
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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IT lifecycle services company TES Australia has partnered with LiteHaus International to bridge the digital divide by donating devices to students in need.
Why a US company called Framework could change laptop design forever
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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tablets & laptops
Framework believes the consumer electronics industry is completely broken - so it's starting a laptop revolution.
Productivity Commission seeking feedback on Right to Repair report
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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The report explores ways in which governments and manufacturers could improve their products and repair processes for independent repairers and consumers.
EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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What if there was a way to extend the lifespan of products before they end up in landfill? Device repairability seems like a logical step.
Mobile consumers demand assurance as they plan upgrades to 5G
Fri, 28th May 2021
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More than half of consumers plan to upgrade to a 5G device within the next two years, according to Blancco Technology Group.
Do you trust your data to make decisions in your business?
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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The adoption of data-driven technology is at an all-time high, but 77% of IT decision-makers do not trust their data, according to research by SnapLogic.
Supply chain, AI and cloud set to dominate corporate tech agendas in 2021
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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Here are Infor’s top three technology predictions for 2021 in the areas of the supply chain, artificial intelligence and cloud.
Australians sitting on $5.6 billion in unwanted tech - Telstra
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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Australians are sitting on an estimated $5.6 billion in unwanted and no longer used technology items, according to new research from Telstra.
E-waste becoming a massive issue for businesses, so what can be done?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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COVID-19 has led to a surge in e-waste and data security concerns as employees use more devices, according to a study by Blancco Technology Group.
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Telco industry urges New Zealanders to recycle unwanted mobile phones
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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New Zealanders are being urged to recycle their old mobile phones as part of Recycling Week NZ, supported by the Telecommunications Forum.
Slingshot launches e-waste initiative to Keep New Zealand Beautiful
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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Slingshot launches trade-in initiative to reduce e-waste in New Zealand, allowing new customers to choose pre-loved modems.
TechCollect NZ receives $320,000 from Govt to reduce e-waste
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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The Waste Minimisation Fund has given TechCollect NZ $320,000 to expand its e-waste pilot programme across New Zealand.
Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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e-Waste is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.
'They don't make things like they used to' - why devices aren't built to last
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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Apple accused of encouraging obsolescence, says UNSW industrial design expert. Manufacturers should do more to make products last longer.
Circular IT management could save the industry - and the planet
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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Circular IT management is possible, and it could save hundreds of millions of old IT products from ending up in landfills and polluting the earth.
TCO puts sustainability data back in the hands of IT purchasers
Wed, 20th May 2020
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TCO Certified has extended its online product finder to included measurable sustainable performance data for certified products.
Enterprise sustainability practices not up to par, study finds
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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Companies failing to promote sustainability in dealing with end-of-life equipment and e-waste, says study by Blancco Technology Group and Coleman Parkes.