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Cornwall facility tackles microplastics with new recycling tech
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Cleaner Seas Group opens Cornwall facility to recycle microplastics, preventing 86 tonnes of harmful fibres from polluting oceans annually.
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Peers sway nearly half of UK adults into greener choices
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Nearly half of UK adults are motivated to adopt greener habits after seeing peers lead, with personal networks shaping eco-friendly choices more than social media.
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Singapore urged to embrace circular tech to slash e-waste
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Singapore faces rising e-waste with 2.9 million unused smartphones idle, prompting calls for circular tech to cut waste and emissions by up to 40%.
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Siemens & partners launch modular edge data centre solution
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Siemens, Cadolto, and Legrand have launched modular edge data centres offering scalable, energy-efficient solutions with rapid deployment and flexible financing options.
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Luxembourg’s Belval campus to become smart city living lab
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Luxembourg’s Belval campus is set to become an EU-backed smart city living lab with EUR €3.1 million to test 5G, AI, and IoT for urban innovation.
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Supply chain leaders invest in AI & tech for resilience, growth
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Nearly 700 global supply chain leaders prioritise AI and new tech investments to boost resilience, efficiency, and sustainability over the next three years.
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AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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AirTrunk and Johor Special Water have partnered to establish Malaysia's largest recycled water supply scheme, enhancing sustainability for data centres in Johor.
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Digital access programme RAD sees demand outstripping supply
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Recycle A Device reports growing demand for their tech initiatives across New Zealand, yet struggles with limited supplies of refurbished laptops amid rapid expansion.
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What if security solutions could help your business reach its sustainability goals?
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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As we approach 2025, businesses must embrace sustainability or risk obsolescence, with innovative security solutions now serving as essential tools for achieving these goals.
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Exclusive: How HP innovations are driving BPC Commercial’s vision for AI
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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BPC Commercial's CEO, Brian Wu, reveals how HP innovations are key to the firm's transition towards AI-driven solutions and sustainable IT practices.
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O2's 3G shutdown to cause GBP £13.7m e-waste issue
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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The phase-out of O2's 3G network could generate GBP £13.7 million in e-waste as many Britons hold onto obsolete devices due to disposal uncertainties.
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Canon to use recycled steel in printers from 2025
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Canon plans to incorporate recycled steel in its printing products from 2025, aiming for a 50% resource recycling rate by 2030 as part of its sustainability efforts.
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Raising awareness on Circular Electronics Day initiative
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Circular Electronics Day, marked on 24 January, raises awareness of electronic waste, urging individuals and businesses to adopt sustainable tech practices.
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Australia tackles e-waste with mobile phone recycling day
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Australia ranks as the fifth largest producer of electronic waste globally, prompting a campaign to recycle 24 million unused mobile phones this January.
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Businesses urge UK to embrace digital deposit returns
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Over 60 businesses, including Ocado and Co-op, are urging the UK Government to enhance the Deposit Return Scheme with digital innovations for better recycling.
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PicoNext launches AI-powered app for Shopify DPP creation
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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PicoNext has introduced a new Shopify app that allows merchants to easily create Digital Product Passports using generative AI, aiding compliance with EU regulations.
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Study reveals gaps in ASX firms' e-waste reporting
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Research by Sircel reveals just 19% of top Australian firms report e-waste in sustainability reports, despite it being the world's fastest-growing waste stream.
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Schneider Electric launches circular UPS initiative in France
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Schneider Electric has launched an industry-first circular economy initiative for UPS systems in France, aiming to enhance sustainability without sacrificing performance.
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Study reveals top mobile operators for sustainability 2024
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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A new study by Juniper Research identifies KDDI, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon as leaders in sustainable practices among global mobile network operators.
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Study reveals tech & regulation drive sustainability goals
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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A new Capgemini report reveals that 70% of Australian businesses are driven by regulation to advance sustainability despite geopolitical hurdles.