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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aussies fear Big Brother may steal data from old phones

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Nearly half of Australians cling to old gadgets, fearing personal data loss, undervaluing e-waste recycling's environmental gains.
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Aussie companies recycle e-waste for Waste Not, Want Not day

Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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Australian firms unite on 'Waste Not, Want Not' Day to recycle e-waste and champion sustainability in the workplace.
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TechCollect calls for Australian companies to recycle e-waste

Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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TechCollect calls on Australian businesses to recycle their e-waste on 'Waste Not, Want Not' day, promoting sustainability.
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Greenpeace calls out phone vendors

Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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Nearly half of consumers think mobile phone manufacturers should be responsible for recycling their devices, according to a new survey by Greenpeace East Asia.
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Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.
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Dimension Data and Cisco celebrate 25 years as partners

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Tech powerhouses Dimension Data and Cisco mark a 25-year alliance, celebrating collaborative success and eyeing future digital innovations.
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ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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Obsolete technology items are being recycled by ITrecycla in New Zealand to recover valuable metals and protect the environment.
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Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
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Dead phones raise millions for Starship

Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.
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Ingram Micro reports record US$11.8 billion global sales

Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Ingram Micro announces Q4 record sales of $11.8bn, up 4 percent YoY, with gross profit of $710m. Outlook strong for 2014.
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ICT provider in another Dimension when it comes to carbon

Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Dimension Data shines in climate change strategy, scoring 94/100 by CDP, leading the way in ICT sector's fight against global warming.