e-waste & Recycling stories - Page 3
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
TCO Certified unveils new IT sustainability criteria focus
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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TCO Certified is set to launch new sustainability criteria for IT products, addressing e-waste and supply chain issues this December, marking a significant update.
Businesses urge UK to embrace digital deposit returns
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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e-waste & recycling
Over 60 businesses, including Ocado and Co-op, are urging the UK Government to enhance the Deposit Return Scheme with digital innovations for better recycling.
PicoNext launches AI-powered app for Shopify DPP creation
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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PicoNext has introduced a new Shopify app that allows merchants to easily create Digital Product Passports using generative AI, aiding compliance with EU regulations.
Study shows 77% of firms replace tech based on age, not use
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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e-waste & recycling
A new study reveals 77% of firms in the US and UK replace technology purely based on age, leading to unnecessary costs and e-waste concerns.
Schneider Electric launches circular UPS initiative in France
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Schneider Electric has launched an industry-first circular economy initiative for UPS systems in France, aiming to enhance sustainability without sacrificing performance.
Study reveals top mobile operators for sustainability 2024
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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network infrastructure
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supply chain
A new study by Juniper Research identifies KDDI, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon as leaders in sustainable practices among global mobile network operators.
Ur.co.uk unveils urBusiness, reshaping refurbished handset market
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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clean technologies
Ur.co.uk launches urBusiness, a game-changing venture in the refurbished handset market, ensuring quality, reliability, and sustainability for B2B customers.
Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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supply chain
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power / energy
Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.
Seagate showcases environmental success in annual ESG report
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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.
Rugged tech enhancement highlighted by Getac study
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Getac Technology's IDC InfoBrief study shows that rugged technology simplifies operations and boosts competitiveness in industries such as utilities and logistics.
Buddy aims to digitise recycling trade, transforming $348B market
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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clean technologies
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.
Dell unveils largest range of AI laptops for businesses
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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clean technologies
Dell Technologies to reveal largest-ever collection of AI-based commercial laptops and mobile stations, designed to prepare companies for the AI era at MWC.
Acer reveals Aspire Vero 16 and Aspire Go laptops, prioritising carbon neutrality
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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clean technologies
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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.
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.
Siemens & Intel to boost sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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semiconductors
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manufacturing
Intel and Siemens AG partner together to advance sustainability and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing using IoT solutions.
London start-up Reboxed secures £1.6m for sustainable tech retail growth
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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tablets
Sustainable tech start-up Reboxed has bagged £1.6m to boost its eco-friendly marketplace, aspiring to rehome 100 million devices by 2030.
Data centres could use 20% of global power by 2025
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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migration
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Data centres could account for a fifth of the world's power consumption by 2025, underlining a pressing need for sector sustainability, says Wisetek.
Seagate reveals Exos CORVAULT 4U106 with extraordinary 2.5PB storage capacity
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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seagate
Seagate Technology unveils Exos CORVAULT 4U106, a multi-petabyte block storage system with a massive 2.5PB capacity.
Manchester tech firm Sync appointed to national public sector framework
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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clean technologies
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microsoft
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google
Manchester-based tech firm Sync joins TePAS 2 national framework to provide cost-effective tech to public sector entities.
Rigby Capital & Lombard join forces to combat electronic waste
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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customers
Rigby Capital and Lombard aim to prevent over one million electronic devices from ending up in landfill within five years.