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e-waste & Recycling stories - Page 4
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
Seagate reveals Exos CORVAULT 4U106 with extraordinary 2.5PB storage capacity
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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storage
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edutech
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seagate
Seagate Technology unveils Exos CORVAULT 4U106, a multi-petabyte block storage system with a massive 2.5PB capacity.
Schneider Electric updates environmental reporting for data centres
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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agentic ai
Schneider Electric updates sustainability metrics-reporting system aimed at improving environmental benchmarks for data centres.
Blancco prevents 107m KG of IT devices from becoming e-waste in a year
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Blancco's software prevented 107m KG of IT devices from becoming e-waste, erasing data from 63.8 million devices in the past year.
Cisco unveils new environmental sustainability strategy
Tue, 26th Sep 2023
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
The company is changing how it operates its business, engages with suppliers, and helps customers and communities.
25 years of telco industry's recycling success story
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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uc
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opinion
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solar power
The success of the telecommunication sector's self-regulating approach is worth studying to see if other sectors can benefit.
IWD 2023: The circular economy for e-waste needs more (wo)manpower
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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clean technologies
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it industry
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sustainability
The planet desperately needs more people to act sustainably, but that burden of responsibility shouldn't fall squarely on women's shoulders.
Arnies Recon gives old tech devices a second life
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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clean technologies
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pc hardware
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sustainability
A Sydney business is helping residents gift gadgets in a guilt-free and sustainable way as the holiday season approaches.
Arnies Recon to help e-recycle during the festive season
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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e-waste & recycling
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electronics
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international e-waste day
Arnies Recon has saved over 4.5 thousand tonnes of appliances and electronics from landfill in the last three years.
Seagate announces next gen advanced storage arrays
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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storage
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
The new Exos X systems feature up to twice the performance of the previous generation and enhanced enterprise-class durability, the company states.
Apple announces the next generation of AirPods Pro
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
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apple
Apple unveils new AirPods Pro with advanced features like noise cancellation, touch control, longer battery life, and personalised spatial audio.
Driving the Green Software Framework with Accenture
Mon, 11th Jul 2022
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devops
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apm
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clean technologies
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.
Reducing e-waste and promoting sustainability in the PC industry
Tue, 3rd May 2022
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edutech
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uc
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clean technologies
Australian e-waste is causing devastating environmental impact, with only 1% of TVs and 10% of PCs being recycled.
Australian businesses are prematurely discarding devices
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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soti
SOTI research finds 72% of IT leaders in Australian corporations think devices are being disposed of unnecessarily, despite many having sustainability targets.
Logitech scales the use of recycled plastic in its products
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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manufacturing
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logitech
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e-waste & recycling
Logitech has exceeded its commitment to incorporate post-consumer recycled plastic into products, reducing its carbon impact.
Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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wearables
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healthtech
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e-waste & recycling
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%.
The link between enterprise data security and sustainability
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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blancco
There is a link between enterprise data security and sustainability, according to a new report from Blancco Technology Group.
Cloud, sustainability, digital adoption - APAC tech predictions for 2022
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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clean technologies
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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uc
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voip
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contact centre
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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uc
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voip
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contact centre
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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tablets
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e-waste & recycling
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tes australia
IT lifecycle services company TES Australia has partnered with LiteHaus International to bridge the digital divide by donating devices to students in need.