e-waste stories - Page 6
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
Base 2 ditches the gas guzzlers: The future is now EV
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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New Zealand IT company, Base 2, partners with BMW to introduce EV leases and decrease environmental footprint.
Greenpeace calls out phone vendors
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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greenpeace
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e-waste
Nearly half of consumers think mobile phone manufacturers should be responsible for recycling their devices, according to a new survey by Greenpeace East Asia.
Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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personal computing devices
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ios
SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.
Dimension Data and Cisco celebrate 25 years as partners
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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healthtech
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cisco
Tech powerhouses Dimension Data and Cisco mark a 25-year alliance, celebrating collaborative success and eyeing future digital innovations.
ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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e-waste
Obsolete technology items are being recycled by ITrecycla in New Zealand to recover valuable metals and protect the environment.
Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
Dead phones raise millions for Starship
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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telco
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swapkit
Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.
Gen-i asks… Will Modular smartphones save the world, and your wallet?
Fri, 28th Mar 2014
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wireless networks
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bluetooth
Google recently sold Motorola, effectively cutting their losses and exiting the smartphone hardware business. However, they kept one piece of it...
Ingram Micro reports record US$11.8 billion global sales
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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distributors
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e-waste
Ingram Micro announces Q4 record sales of $11.8bn, up 4 percent YoY, with gross profit of $710m. Outlook strong for 2014.
ICT provider in another Dimension when it comes to carbon
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Dimension Data shines in climate change strategy, scoring 94/100 by CDP, leading the way in ICT sector's fight against global warming.
Android App Review: Blendoku
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Blendoku: a deceptively simple colour gradient puzzle that evolves into a challenging, vibrant game. An ideal blend of fun and artistry.
Tech advancements causing excessive E-waste
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
As tech advances, e-waste skyrockets with outdated gadgets piling up. Experts warn of fast-growing waste from incessant device upgrades.
Mass Effect trilogy released
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
We’re heading towards the holiday season and Bioware has announced the ultimate time-waster in the Mass Effect trilogy.
Equico school program expanded
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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international e-waste day
Equico Eco's innovative program to combat ewaste expands to Waikato, successfully enrolling 130 schools in its mission for a cleaner environment.
Government’s million-dollar ewaste boost - Updated
Wed, 10th Aug 2011
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recycling
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government funding
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e-waste
The government pledges an extra USD $1 million to tackle electronic waste, funding new recycling depots and a national awareness campaign.
Conversation starters
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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mmo
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the elder scrolls
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e-waste
This website archives some of the weirdest, most interesting, and above all, random, facts you will ever come across.
New Zealand facing ewaste crisis
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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recycling
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consumers
New Zealand faces an ewaste crisis with 2.2 million TVs and 1.5 million computers set to be discarded. Calls for government regulation are growing.
Cloud as foundation for sustainable organisations
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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cleantech
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cloud services
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sustainability
There are plenty of green benefits from Cloud computing, says Alison Rowe, Global Executive Director Sustainability, Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand.
Going green on the bottom line
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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sustainability
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e-waste
Sustainability in IT: A balancing act of risks and rewards as firms navigate green technology's evolving landscape.
E-Waste – The Path to Product Stewardship
Sun, 1st May 2011
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
NZ lags behind in e-waste management, needing urgent collaboration for interim stewardship solutions amid growing electronic waste concerns.