e-waste & Recycling stories
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
TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide
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TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand’s growing digital divide in 2026.
Will AI companions change how we think about pets?
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AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.
Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push
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e-waste & recycling
Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
Just how green is Australia's tech?
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e-waste & recycling
Australia’s tech boom hides a growing e‑waste crisis, as repair barriers, patchy recycling and high green costs stall real sustainability.
2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m for urban tech
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Urban tech investor 2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m, lifting total assets to EUR €500m to back climate-focused city technologies.
Virgin Media O2 to donate 12,000 smartphones in 2026
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Virgin Media O2 will donate 12,000 refurbished smartphones in 2026 to help tackle digital exclusion and cut electronic waste across the UK.
Brits hoard £4.14bn in unused games consoles at home
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Brits are sitting on 49m unused games consoles worth GBP £4.14bn, as cash-strapped households hoard old tech instead of trading it in.
Virgin Media O2 donates phones to tackle digital divide
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Virgin Media O2 donates hundreds of refurbished phones and free data via Multibank hubs to help tackle the UK’s widening digital divide.
Australian firms deepen tech role in climate strategy
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Australian IT teams are taking charge of climate goals, but data gaps and weak ROI metrics still limit real sustainability progress.
Pharmacy2U wins first UK online pharmacy B Corp nod
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Pharmacy2U becomes the UK’s first online pharmacy to gain B Corp status after scoring 91.4 in a global social and environmental audit.
Retailers ready for AI-driven shifts in fulfilment, returns
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Retailers brace for 2026 as AI, new packaging rules and reCommerce transform warehouse fulfilment, unboxing and returns strategies.
Singapore dominates mapping of Southeast Asia’s green tech
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Singapore hosts nearly half of Southeast Asia’s 1,089 green-tech firms, cementing its role as the region’s climate innovation hub.
AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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2degrees has begun shutting down 3G on around 100 rural NZ sites, urging remaining users of older devices to upgrade to 4G or 5G.
Tesco trials 2D QR barcodes as EU demand for data grows
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Tesco is piloting next-generation 2D QR codes to boost transparency, cut food waste and meet tougher EU product data rules.
UK firms urged to reuse old Windows laptops to fight e-waste
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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UK firms are urged to reuse and donate old Windows 10 laptops to curb e-waste and support those facing social exclusion through SocialBox.Biz's scheme.
AI & mixed reality fuel GPU sales surge for ETB Technologies
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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e-waste & recycling
ETB Technologies sees 33% rise in GPU sales revenue, driven by AI and mixed reality markets boosting demand across multiple industries.
Epson highlights emission cuts, waste reduction & new partnerships
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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e-waste & recycling
Epson Australia commits to cut emissions by 55% by 2030 and reports a 29% drop in operational waste in its latest Sustainability Impact Report.
Australia’s waste system is stuck in first gear. Here’s how to fix it
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Australia’s waste system is inefficient, but upcycling using advanced hydrogen technology could cut costs, emissions and power a cleaner transport network.
Why a circular economy could boost Australia’s industrial competitiveness
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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e-waste & recycling
Australia aims to double its circular economy by 2035, boosting industry competitiveness through recycling, AI, and sustainable supply chains.