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e-waste & Recycling stories - Page 5
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
Why a US company called Framework could change laptop design forever
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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e-waste & recycling
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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productivity
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australian government
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e-waste & recycling
The report explores ways in which governments and manufacturers could improve their products and repair processes for independent repairers and consumers.
Mobile consumers demand assurance as they plan upgrades to 5G
Fri, 28th May 2021
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5g & beyond
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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data analytics
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martech
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planning
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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martech
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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telstra
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e-waste & recycling
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international e-waste day
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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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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tablets
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e-waste & recycling
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unsw
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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notebook
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it management
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e-waste & recycling
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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clean technologies
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sustainability
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e-waste & recycling
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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clean technologies
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sustainability
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blancco
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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clean technologies
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voip
A new report by Blancco Technology Group reveals a major e-waste crisis, as 76% of end-of-life devices are not sanitised and reused despite CSR policies.
ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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.
Vodafone NZ publishes annual sustainability report
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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.
Greenbox acquires Recytech to kick off New Zealand expansion
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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e-waste & recycling
Australian firm Greenbox has acquired New Zealand IT asset disposal company Recytech in a bid to meet growing demand from its global partners.
Sony gets serious about reducing plastic pollution
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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sony
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e-waste & recycling
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cameras
Sony accelerates its fight against plastic pollution with the 'One Blue Ocean' project, aiming for zero environmental footprint by 2050.
Supermicro high-performance systems support exploration to distant galaxies
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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storage
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spacetech
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hpc
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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digital transformation
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cloud services
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intel
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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edutech
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manufacturing
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supply chain
Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources' and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.