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Kiwi Stories

International e-waste Day stories

NZ program recovers and recycles more than 177 tonnes of e-waste
Unified Communications

NZ program recovers and recycles more than 177 tonnes of e-waste

The TechCollect NZ pilot program says its milestone of recovering and recycling more than 177 tonnes of ICT e-waste recognises the efforts of many.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022
NZ's first and only e-waste sorting machine launched
Unified Communications

NZ's first and only e-waste sorting machine launched

Computer Recycling launches e-waste shredder and MSS optical sorting machine BLUBOX, which is able to sort out a tonne of e-waste per hour.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
TechCollect NZ, Warehouse Stationery offer e-waste recycling in handful of stores
Unified Communications

TechCollect NZ, Warehouse Stationery offer e-waste recycling in handful of stores

While it's a step in the right direction towards managing NZ's e-waste, the lack of accessible locations means that many Kiwis miss out.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022

Global Stories

International e-waste Day stories

Driving the Green Software Framework with Accenture
DevOps

Driving the Green Software Framework with Accenture

Technology's share of the world's carbon footprint is set to reach 14% by 2040. Accenture has outlined key areas of impact to create sustainable change.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2022
Australian businesses are prematurely discarding devices
Clean technologies

Australian businesses are prematurely discarding devices

SOTI research finds 72% of IT leaders in Australian corporations think devices are being disposed of unnecessarily, despite many having sustainability targets.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
Logitech scales the use of recycled plastic in its products
Manufacturing

Logitech scales the use of recycled plastic in its products

Logitech has exceeded its commitment to incorporate post-consumer recycled plastic into products, reducing its carbon impact.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers
Wearables

Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers

Wearable shipments are predicted to continue rising, with the global market projected to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, a growth increase of 13.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
The link between enterprise data security and sustainability
Clean technologies

The link between enterprise data security and sustainability

There is a link between enterprise data security and sustainability, according to a new report from Blancco Technology Group.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
Cloud, sustainability, digital adoption - APAC tech predictions for 2022
Unified Communications

Cloud, sustainability, digital adoption - APAC tech predictions for 2022

Digital government services, anywhere-work arrangements, sustainability practices, and cloud first strategies are predicted as leading trends in Asia Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021
International E-Waste Day: Recycle your gadgets, save the earth
Unified Communications

International E-Waste Day: Recycle your gadgets, save the earth

Today is International E-Waste Day, shedding light on the increasing problem of electronic waste and the need for action.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021
Quiz reveals awareness of the growing e-waste problem worldwide
Unified Communications

Quiz reveals awareness of the growing e-waste problem worldwide

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Why a US company called Framework could change laptop design forever
Mobility

Why a US company called Framework could change laptop design forever

Framework believes the consumer electronics industry is completely broken - so it's starting a laptop revolution.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021
EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem
Unified Communications

EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem

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.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021
Mobile consumers demand assurance as they plan upgrades to 5G
Unified Communications

Mobile consumers demand assurance as they plan upgrades to 5G

More than half of consumers plan to upgrade to a 5G device within the next two years, according to Blancco Technology Group.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Do you trust your data to make decisions in your business?
Data Analytics

Do you trust your data to make decisions in your business?

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.

By Craig Stewart • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021

Stories from Other Regions

International e-waste Day stories

Skip the landfill: How a call for IT donations is helping students in need
Tablets

Skip the landfill: How a call for IT donations is helping students in need

IT lifecycle services company TES Australia has partnered with LiteHaus International to bridge the digital divide by donating devices to students in need.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2021
Productivity Commission seeking feedback on Right to Repair report
Productivity

Productivity Commission seeking feedback on Right to Repair report

The report explores ways in which governments and manufacturers could improve their products and repair processes for independent repairers and consumers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021