e-waste & Recycling stories - Page 8
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
Recycle your old mobile for money
Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
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e-waste & recycling
A new recycling scheme in New Zealand offers between NZD $1 and NZD $512 for old mobile phones, aiming to reduce landfill waste and aid developing countries.
Green Government
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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pc hardware
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hardware
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new zealand government
The UK gov updates procurement policies to focus on green tech and tackles e-waste, showing serious commitment to combatting climate change.
Green with envy
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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clean technologies
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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.
Look at the green print
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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printing
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eco-friendly
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managed print services
Choosing a truly green printing vendor can be challenging due to pervasive 'green washing.' Here's how to identify genuine eco-friendly options.
Recycling those IT cast-offs
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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mercury
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e-waste & recycling
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international e-waste day
Just throwing away that old computer equipment is no longer acceptable, as it contains things toxic to the environment.
A sustained effort
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.
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.
Sony targets “zero environment” footprint
Fri, 9th Apr 2010
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
CEO Sir Howard Stringer says the firm will create a green model for others to follow while setting itself a zero environmental footprint target by 2050.
Recycle your old printer and save 20%
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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clean technologies
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printing
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sustainability
Canon New Zealand partners with JB HiFi to offer a 20% discount on new printers when customers recycle their old ones, reducing landfill waste.
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.
What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?
Fri, 1st May 2009
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power / energy
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healthtech
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clean technologies
Green IT and its importance in reducing electronic waste and combating climate change are explored in this article by IT Brief.
Creating a sustainable business
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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e-waste & recycling
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international e-waste day
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retail
New Zealand businesses are looking to leverage technology to drive sustainable practices and reduce carbon emissions.