e-waste stories - Page 7
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
Green with envy
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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cleantech
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sustainability
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green it
As critics debate NZ's green impact, the nation's slow but rising environmental awareness suggests eco-critics may soon be history's footnotes.
Recycling those IT cast-offs
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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mercury
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e-waste
Just throwing away that old computer equipment is no longer acceptable, as it contains things toxic to the environment.
Are you a Waster?
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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uc
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hp
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voip
E-waste poses a very real threat to the environment, but your purchasing and recycling choices can assuage this.
Microsoft announces Imagine Cup finalists
Fri, 11th Dec 2009
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microsoft
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massey university
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solar power
Earlier this year, Kiwi students were challenged to imagine a world where technology solves the toughest problems.
Creating a sustainable business
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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e-waste
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retailers
New Zealand businesses are looking to leverage technology to drive sustainable practices and reduce carbon emissions.