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Schneider Electric unveils revamped data centre sustainability benchmark

Schneider Electric launches upgraded data centre sustainability metrics framework to guide companies in achieving net-zero environmental impact.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023

Network Infrastructure

Dell raises awareness about plastic waste on Mount Everest

The company will use the Sagarmatha Next Centre with cutting-edge technology to showcase the video and offer additional opportunities.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023

Hyperscale

ISB Global deepens commitment to zero waste with SAP

ISB Global is deepening its partnership with German resource planning software company SAP as it looks to transform waste management digitally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Waste Management stories

Robotics

How can AI optimise waste sorting and recycling?

Deep learning could recover hard-to-detect materials, lift recyclate quality and cut landfill use as Europe tightens recycled-content rules.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023

Clean technologies

Next decade to see us mining landfills for valuable resources: ISB Global CEO

Mining landfills may become a reality in the next decade as resources deplete, warns Chris Williams, CEO of ISB Global.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023

Clean technologies

Lessons from Japan in waste to energy

Japan’s strict landfill rules and dense cities have made gasification viable, while similar waste-to-energy schemes remain rare elsewhere.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023

Risk & Compliance

Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’

In civil construction, the concept hinges on system boundaries, with finite resources, waste and carbon shaping whether projects can endure.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023

Auckland Council

Refurbishment project’s shrink-wrap alternative

The council will reuse a fabric rail system on the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre roof, avoiding single-use plastic during remedial works.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2023

Supply Chain

More consideration needed for construction in emissions plan

Civil contractors warn the next emissions plan could slow vital infrastructure delivery unless it backs proven low-carbon options and recycling.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2023

Partner Programmes

CMC Markets NZ, KiwiHarvest team up to help struggling Kiwis

CMC Markets has entered a three-year partnership with KiwiHarvest to support its mission of addressing Aotearoa's pressing hunger and food waste crises.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023

Risk & Compliance

Unsupervised newbie suffers brain injury

A Tauranga skip-bin firm has been fined NZD $250,000 after a new worker was crushed and left with life-changing brain injuries.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023

Auckland Council

How construction site will recycle 90% of its waste

An Auckland build has diverted 91% of debris from landfill, showing builders can cut waste sharply with sorting and recycling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022

Smart Cities

Capital’s climate action gains global recognition

Wellington’s climate strategy has put it among 280 cities worldwide shortlisted by WWF, with results due later in July.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022

Sustainability

How landfill cost increases might affect your business

Businesses using landfill sites face higher disposal bills from 1 July as New Zealand widens its waste levy and reporting rules.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022

Risk & Compliance

Gross negligence caused toxic gas death

A judge has called the site a fatal gas chamber after a worker died from hydrogen sulphide exposure, and the firm was fined and ordered to pay reparations.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jun 2022