e-waste 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
Vodafone NZ publishes annual sustainability report
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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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.
Got an old mobile phone lying around? Recycle it for free
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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If you’ve got an old mobile phone lying around that you know you’ll probably never use again, now’s the time to recycle it for free.
TCO certifications to tackle data center sustainability
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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TCO Development aims to curb data centers' rising energy use and CO2 emissions by introducing new sustainability criteria for its TCO Certified IT product mark.
Supermicro high-performance systems support exploration to distant galaxies
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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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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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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Apple says it’s ‘protecting the planet’s resources’ and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.
50 million tonnes of e-waste: IT faces sustainability challenges
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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As global e-waste hits 50 million tonnes annually, TCO Development's 'This is IT' campaign calls for sustainable practices in IT recycling to combat the crisis.
Report: Bulk of data centre managers don’t care about environment
Fri, 21st Dec 2018
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This week Supermicro released its first annual report detailing the environmental impact of today’s cloud-scale data centres.
HPE promotes 'circular economy' for end-of-use tech
Wed, 19th Dec 2018
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HPE is planning to show businesses worldwide that throwing old tech and assets into landfill is not the best option when it comes to end-of-use disposal.
Google says ‘circular economy’ needed for data centres
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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Google's Sustainability Officer believes major changes are critical in data centres to emulate the cyclical life of nature.
Golden opportunities for enterprise e-waste reduction
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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As e-waste volumes surge past 50 million tonnes globally, businesses face pressure to improve technology asset management and embrace recycling efforts.
HPE donates refurbished equipment to Tonga via non-profit Heilala
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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Following HPE’s Sydney office refurbishment, the company donated workstations and furniture to organisations in Tonga through non-profit Heliala.
Ingram Micro adds automated portal for buy back
Thu, 6th Sep 2018
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Ingram Micro New Zealand launches a real-time automated portal for its ITAD Buy Back scheme, helping resellers repurpose equipment and reduce e-waste.
Data centre operators: It’s not just about TCO, think about the TCE
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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Co-produced by Intel and in association with NASA, Supermicro has released a short film that highlights the swelling problem surrounding data centres.
The hard question from Lenovo: Is your data centre sustainable?
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Lenovo Data Centre Group's Rob Makin shares how organisations that embrace a green data centre strategy will be the winners long term.
NZ Super Fund invests US$65m in American cloud company
Mon, 14th May 2018
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Following the Rubicon investment, around 2% of the NZ Super Fund is invested in expansion capital investments.
Supermicro reveals latest data centre and cloud solutions
Fri, 11th May 2018
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The result is up to 60% hardware acquisition cost savings, less power consumption and less e-waste during technology refresh cycles.
United Nations' telco union launches ICT data and report library
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.
Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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Dell partners with actress Nikki Reed to launch a jewellery line using recycled gold from computer motherboards, blending sustainability with fashion.
Only 20% of e-waste is recycled - and this needs to change, says United Nations
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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A new report reveals that e-waste is a growing crisis, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016, and a further increase predicted for 2021.