International e-waste Day stories - Page 3

Australians are sitting on an estimated $5.6 billion in unwanted and no longer used technology items, according to new research from Telstra.

COVID-19 has led to a surge in e-waste and data security concerns as employees use more devices, according to a study by Blancco Technology Group. .

New Zealanders are being urged to recycle their old mobile phones as part of Recycling Week NZ, supported by the Telecommunications Forum.

Slingshot launches trade-in initiative to reduce e-waste in New Zealand, allowing new customers to choose pre-loved modems.

The Waste Minimisation Fund has given TechCollect NZ $320,000 to expand its e-waste pilot programme across New Zealand.

e-Waste is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.

Apple accused of encouraging obsolescence, says UNSW industrial design expert. Manufacturers should do more to make products last longer.

Circular IT management is possible, and it could save hundreds of millions of old IT products from ending up in landfills and polluting the earth.

TCO Certified has extended its online product finder to included measurable sustainable performance data for certified products.

Companies failing to promote sustainability in dealing with end-of-life equipment and e-waste, says study by Blancco Technology Group and Coleman Parkes.

A new report by Blancco Technology Group reveals a major e-waste crisis, as 76% of end-of-life devices are not sanitised and reused despite CSR policies.

The ICT industry should work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next 10 years, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.

The survey found that 86% of businesses don’t consider the environmental impact of their facilities to be an important factor for their data centers.

Vodafone legal, regulatory and sustainability director Juliet Jones says she’s pleased with the company’s progress but as always, there’s still work to do.

If you’ve got an old mobile phone lying around that you know you’ll probably never use again, now’s the time to recycle it for free.

TCO Development aims to curb data centers' rising energy use and CO2 emissions by introducing new sustainability criteria for its TCO Certified IT product mark.

Super Micro Computer has announced breakthroughs in HPC applications, including scientific research and space exploration.

Intel's Unite Cloud betters meetings, offering on-premise/cloud choice, enhancing collaboration, cutting waste.

Apple says it’s ‘protecting the planet’s resources’ and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.

As global e-waste hits 50 million tonnes annually, TCO Development's 'This is IT' campaign calls for sustainable practices in IT recycling to combat the crisis.