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
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.
Corporations are failing to deal with e-waste responsibly - report
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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E-waste crisis: 76% of IT gear waste flouts CSR, surges landfill toxin risk – Blancco study reveals.
ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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The ICT industry should work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next 10 years, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.
Data center operators missing out on energy savings - Supermicro report
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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The survey found that 86% of businesses don’t consider the environmental impact of their facilities to be an important factor for their data centers.
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.
Got an old mobile phone lying around? Recycle it for free
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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If you’ve got an old mobile phone lying around that you know you’ll probably never use again, now’s the time to recycle it for free.
TCO certifications to tackle data center sustainability
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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Data centres' energy use could soar to 13% of global power by 2030, equalling airline CO₂ emissions.
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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TCO Development launches 'This is IT' campaign to combat IT waste and promote sustainable e-recycling.
Report: Bulk of data centre managers don’t care about environment
Fri, 21st Dec 2018
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This week Supermicro released its first annual report detailing the environmental impact of today’s cloud-scale data centres.
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.
Golden opportunities for enterprise e-waste reduction
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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Season of giving puts spotlight on e-waste, urging businesses to lead in recycling and sustainability.
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.
Ingram Micro adds automated portal for buy back
Thu, 6th Sep 2018
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Ingram Micro NZ unveils ITAD portal, revolutionising e-waste by automating Buy Back scheme.