Recycling stories

Australians urged to upgrade 3G devices within six weeks as Telstra and Optus prepare to shut down their 3G networks, impacting emergency call capability.

Samsara Eco, an Australian enviro-tech firm, has raised AUD $100M in Series A+ funding, led by Temasek and Main Sequence, to scale its plastic recycling capabilities.

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association unveils Check my Device, a tool helping Australians ensure mobile device support post-3G shutdown for emergency calls.

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.

Ricoh Australia collaborates with global recycling leader Close The Loop to offer a customer-centric and sustainable recycling service.

Seagate's annual ESG report highlights their sustainability achievements, notably preventing over 553 tons of e-waste and sourcing half their energy from renewable sources.

Australian consumers seek greater sustainability in product returns, with nearly half suggesting retailers could enhance their sustainability credentials.

Buddy, a global marketplace aimed at digitising the $348B metal recycling industry, connects buyers and sellers directly, aiming to streamline the industry and greatly reduce carbon emissions.

Australia grapples with a 22% increase in transportation emissions since 2005, spurring the Government to pledge over $100bn per annum to sustainable solutions.

Device management provider ThingsAt is the first Australian partner to achieve the 2024 HP Amplify Impact 3-Star status, reflecting its commitment to sustainability, diversity, and social responsibility.

Acer seeks carbon neutrality with its Aspire Vero 16 AI PC featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 and Aspire Go 14 laptops, utilising post-consumer recycled materials and aiming to reduce emissions throughout their lifecycles.

Dell Technologies tackles e-waste with Concept Luna, championing sustainable, recyclable technology design.

Intel and Siemens AG partner together to advance sustainability and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing using IoT solutions.

Vodafone urges Aussies to recycle old mobiles this holiday, revealing 22.3 million devices lay redundant across the nation.

Data centres could account for a fifth of the world's power consumption by 2025, underlining a pressing need for sector sustainability, says Wisetek.

Manchester-based tech firm Sync joins TePAS 2 national framework to provide cost-effective tech to public sector entities.

Rigby Capital and Lombard aim to prevent over one million electronic devices from ending up in landfill within five years.

Manchester tech firm, Sync, has secured a coveted spot on Crown Commercial Service's national TePAS 2 framework.

Blancco's software prevented 107m KG of IT devices from becoming e-waste, erasing data from 63.8 million devices in the past year.

Samsung Electronics New Zealand is hosting free electronic collection events on International E-Waste Day to tackle the growing issue of e-waste.