International e-waste Day stories - Page 2
Australian businesses are prematurely discarding devices
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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SOTI research finds 72% of IT leaders in Australian corporations think devices are being disposed of unnecessarily, despite many having sustainability targets.
NZ’s first and only e-waste sorting machine launched
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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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.
Logitech scales the use of recycled plastic in its products
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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Logitech has exceeded its commitment to incorporate post-consumer recycled plastic into products, reducing its carbon impact.
TechCollect NZ, Warehouse Stationery offer e-waste recycling in handful of stores
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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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.
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
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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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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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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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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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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IT lifecycle services company TES Australia has partnered with LiteHaus International to bridge the digital divide by donating devices to students in need.
Why a US company called Framework could change laptop design forever
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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tablets & laptops
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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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australian government
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The report explores ways in which governments and manufacturers could improve their products and repair processes for independent repairers and consumers.
EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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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.
Mobile consumers demand assurance as they plan upgrades to 5G
Fri, 28th May 2021
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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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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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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
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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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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microsoft teams
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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it management
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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.