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e-waste 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
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Embedding environmental stewardship into IT governance frameworks
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Embedding environmental stewardship in IT governance helps businesses cut e-waste, lower energy use, and boost sustainability, driving efficiency and reputation gains.
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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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E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis
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Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.
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Exclusive: How Greenbox tackles tech waste with data security focus
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Wayne Angus, Country Manager of Greenbox, highlights the urgent need for data security and environmental sustainability in tech waste management across Australasia.
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Sustainable IT strategies drive both savings & green goals
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Organisations are boosting sustainability and savings by maximising IT device lifecycles, prioritising reuse, resale, and strategic asset recovery over disposal.
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Defra awards Atos GBP £150m contract for IT modernisation
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has signed a five-year contract worth GBP £150m with Atos to enhance IT and sustainability services.
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High repair costs deter electronics repair, fuels e-waste
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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New research from Trojan Electronics reveals that 56% of consumers avoid repairing devices due to high costs, exacerbating the UK’s e-waste crisis.
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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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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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Australians urged to donate phones to close digital divide
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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Research reveals that three in five Australians hoard unused phones, totaling 23 million devices, prompting calls for donations to The Reconnect Project.
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TCO Certified unveils new IT sustainability criteria focus
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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TCO Certified is set to launch new sustainability criteria for IT products, addressing e-waste and supply chain issues this December, marking a significant update.
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Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.
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Study shows 77% of firms replace tech based on age, not use
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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A new study reveals 77% of firms in the US and UK replace technology purely based on age, leading to unnecessary costs and e-waste concerns.
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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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Ur.co.uk unveils urBusiness, reshaping refurbished handset market
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Ur.co.uk launches urBusiness, a game-changing venture in the refurbished handset market, ensuring quality, reliability, and sustainability for B2B customers.
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RAD launches video urging corporate laptop donations in NZ
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Recycle A Device (RAD) unveils a video urging New Zealand businesses to donate used laptops, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote sustainability.
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Exclusive: Greenbox's CEO discusses e-waste, AI, and future growth
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Ross Thompson, CEO of Greenbox, targets a global shift in e-waste management, leveraging AI and sustainability to drive future growth in the circular economy.
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RAD celebrates 2024 milestones, seeks more laptop donations
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Recycle A Device (RAD) celebrates milestones in tech literacy and sustainability in 2024 while seeking more laptop donations to meet increasing community demands.