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
Mass Effect trilogy released
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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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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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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christchurch
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auckland
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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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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nz
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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nz
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
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.
Leasing to meet green commitments
Sun, 1st May 2011
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personal computing devices
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3g
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ipod
Leasing equipment can be an option for Kiwi businesses committed to sustainability, says Paul Beattie, Managing Director of Equico.
The Green Cloud – And Virtualisation
Sun, 1st May 2011
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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ipod
Businesses driving green initiatives thrive with virtualisation, slashing energy costs by 80% and minimising e-waste. A sustainable future awaits.
Focus on corporate responsibility key to profitable business
Sun, 1st May 2011
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sustainability
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ricoh
NZ businesses focusing on genuine corporate responsibility find it's not just ethical, but profitable too, with Ricoh leading by example.
Channelling the green message
Sun, 1st May 2011
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personal computing devices
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sustainability
IT&C vendors evolve, aiming for eco-friendliness to meet the rising demand for sustainable tech among informed customers.
Recycle your old PC for free
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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NZ gears up for eDay on Nov 6th, offering over 50 spots to safely recycle PCs and phones, aiming to combat e-waste and protect the environment.
A new lease of life
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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international e-waste day
Reviving IT assets offers a greener future, marrying economic gains with environmental responsibility—a vision for sustainable tech evolution.
Thriving in the face of adversity
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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gartner
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e-waste
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analyst report
While the initial hype surrounding green IT may have died down, the interest and implementation of green products and services continues to rise.
Green Government
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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personal computing devices
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nz government
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hardware
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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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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international e-waste day
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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hp
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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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.