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Equico school program expanded
Equico

Equico school program expanded

Equico Eco's innovative program to combat ewaste expands to Waikato, successfully enrolling 130 schools in its mission for a cleaner environment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Government's million-dollar ewaste boost - Updated
Government funding

Government's million-dollar ewaste boost - Updated

The government pledges an extra USD $1 million to tackle electronic waste, funding new recycling depots and a national awareness campaign.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2011
New Zealand facing ewaste crisis
e-waste & Recycling

New Zealand facing ewaste crisis

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2011
Going green on the bottom line
Supply Chain

Going green on the bottom line

Sustainability in IT: A balancing act of risks and rewards as firms navigate green technology's evolving landscape.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
E-Waste – The Path to Product Stewardship
Unified Communications

E-Waste – The Path to Product Stewardship

NZ lags behind in e-waste management, needing urgent collaboration for interim stewardship solutions amid growing electronic waste concerns.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011
Leasing to meet green commitments
PC Hardware

Leasing to meet green commitments

Leasing equipment can be an option for Kiwi businesses committed to sustainability, says Paul Beattie, Managing Director of Equico.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011

Global Stories

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Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?
iOS

Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?

SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items
ITrecycla

ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items

Obsolete technology items are being recycled by ITrecycla in New Zealand to recover valuable metals and protect the environment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future
DataCentre infrastructure

Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future

The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
Dead phones raise millions for Starship
Unified Communications

Dead phones raise millions for Starship

Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014
Ingram Micro reports record US$11.8 billion global sales
Supply Chain

Ingram Micro reports record US$11.8 billion global sales

Ingram Micro announces Q4 record sales of $11.8bn, up 4 percent YoY, with gross profit of $710m. Outlook strong for 2014.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014
ICT provider in another Dimension when it comes to carbon
Data Analytics

ICT provider in another Dimension when it comes to carbon

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014
Android App Review: Blendoku
Gaming

Android App Review: Blendoku

Blendoku: a deceptively simple colour gradient puzzle that evolves into a challenging, vibrant game. An ideal blend of fun and artistry.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
Tech advancements causing excessive E-waste
Unified Communications

Tech advancements causing excessive E-waste

As tech advances, e-waste skyrockets with outdated gadgets piling up. Experts warn of fast-growing waste from incessant device upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012
Mass Effect trilogy released
Gaming

Mass Effect trilogy released

We're heading towards the holiday season and Bioware has announced the ultimate time-waster in the Mass Effect trilogy.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012
Conversation starters
MMO

Conversation starters

This website archives some of the weirdest, most interesting, and above all, random, facts you will ever come across.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Cloud as foundation for sustainable organisations
Clean technologies

Cloud as foundation for sustainable organisations

There are plenty of green benefits from Cloud computing, says Alison Rowe, Global Executive Director Sustainability, Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011

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