Recycling stories
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Act now: AMTA warns Aussies to upgrade before 3G shutdown
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Australians urged to upgrade 3G devices within six weeks as Telstra and Optus prepare to shut down their 3G networks, impacting emergency call capability.
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Samsara Eco secures AUD $100M to expand plastic recycling
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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cleantech
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investment
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recycling
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.
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AMTA launches tool to ensure mobile viability post 3G shutdown
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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recycling
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telstra
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association unveils Check my Device, a tool helping Australians ensure mobile device support post-3G shutdown for emergency calls.
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Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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edge computing
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power / energy
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ai
Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.
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Ricoh Australia allies with Close The Loop for sustainable recycling
Mon, 6th May 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
Ricoh Australia collaborates with global recycling leader Close The Loop to offer a customer-centric and sustainable recycling service.
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Seagate showcases environmental success in annual ESG report
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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dei
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power / energy
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cleantech
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.
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Aussie consumers want sustainable product returns approach
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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martech
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cleantech
Australian consumers seek greater sustainability in product returns, with nearly half suggesting retailers could enhance their sustainability credentials.
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Buddy aims to digitise recycling trade, transforming $348B market
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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cleantech
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recycling
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.
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Eco-friendly technologies crucial to mitigate transportation emissions
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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cartech
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power / energy
Australia grapples with a 22% increase in transportation emissions since 2005, spurring the Government to pledge over $100bn per annum to sustainable solutions.
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ThingsAt first in Australia to earn HP Amplify Impact 3-Star status
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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cleantech
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recycling
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.
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Acer reveals Aspire Vero 16 and Aspire Go laptops, prioritising carbon neutrality
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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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.
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Dell's Concept Luna inspires drive for sustainable product design
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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ai
Dell Technologies tackles e-waste with Concept Luna, championing sustainable, recyclable technology design.
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Siemens & Intel to boost sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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it in manufacturing
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cybersecurity
Intel and Siemens AG partner together to advance sustainability and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing using IoT solutions.
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Vodafone encourages Australians to recycle unused mobile devices
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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vodafone
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e-waste
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recycling
Vodafone urges Aussies to recycle old mobiles this holiday, revealing 22.3 million devices lay redundant across the nation.
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Data centres could use 20% of global power by 2025
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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migration
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cleantech
Data centres could account for a fifth of the world's power consumption by 2025, underlining a pressing need for sector sustainability, says Wisetek.
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Manchester tech firm Sync appointed to national public sector framework
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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apple
Manchester-based tech firm Sync joins TePAS 2 national framework to provide cost-effective tech to public sector entities.
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Rigby Capital & Lombard join forces to combat electronic waste
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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customers
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recycling
Rigby Capital and Lombard aim to prevent over one million electronic devices from ending up in landfill within five years.
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Manchester tech company Sync selected for national TePAS 2 framework
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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recycling
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accessibility
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public sector
Manchester tech firm, Sync, has secured a coveted spot on Crown Commercial Service's national TePAS 2 framework.
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Blancco prevents 107m KG of IT devices from becoming e-waste in a year
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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cleantech
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datacentre infrastructure
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blancco
Blancco's software prevented 107m KG of IT devices from becoming e-waste, erasing data from 63.8 million devices in the past year.
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Samsung hosts e-waste collection day in Auckland this weekend
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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recycling
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e-waste
Samsung Electronics New Zealand is hosting free electronic collection events on International E-Waste Day to tackle the growing issue of e-waste.