Recycling stories - Page 3
Sony gets serious about reducing plastic pollution
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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Sony accelerates its fight against plastic pollution with the 'One Blue Ocean' project, aiming for zero environmental footprint by 2050.
NZ Super Fund invests US$65m in American cloud company
Mon, 14th May 2018
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cloud services
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investment
Following the Rubicon investment, around 2% of the NZ Super Fund is invested in expansion capital investments.
Interactive add hardware disposal capability with Erase IT acquisition
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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data protection
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interactive
Erase IT provide IT asset (including hardware and equipment) disposal and recycling for over 650 customers across Australia.
Only 20% of e-waste is recycled - and this needs to change, says United Nations
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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A new report reveals that e-waste is a growing crisis, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016, and a further increase predicted for 2021.
Imagination at work – e-waste into school lunches
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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In 2016 the NZ Child Poverty Monitor reported that 48,000 children in New Zealand were living in material hardship, often going without life’s basics.
Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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cleantech
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sustainability
Samsung announces recycling plan for Galaxy Note 7 devices, including reselling refurbished units in different countries.
TechCollect calls for Australian companies to recycle e-waste
Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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TechCollect calls on Australian businesses to recycle their e-waste on 'Waste Not, Want Not' day, promoting sustainability.
ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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recycling
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itrecycla
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e-waste
Obsolete technology items are being recycled by ITrecycla in New Zealand to recover valuable metals and protect the environment.
Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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power / energy
The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
Government’s million-dollar ewaste boost - Updated
Wed, 10th Aug 2011
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recycling
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government funding
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e-waste
The government pledges an extra USD $1 million to tackle electronic waste, funding new recycling depots and a national awareness campaign.
New Zealand facing ewaste crisis
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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recycling
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e-waste
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consumers
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.
State of the art
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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cleantech
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sustainability
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recycling
Unleash your creativity and help save the planet with crafts from everyday items! Dive into crafting for fun and stylish home improvements.
The secret to overcoming objections
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme pressures businesses to cut carbon footprints, championing green IT solutions despite cost objections.
Recycle your old mobile for money
Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
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cloud services
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websites
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recycling
A new recycling scheme in New Zealand offers between NZD $1 and NZD $512 for old mobile phones, aiming to reduce landfill waste and aid developing countries.
Look at the green print
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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printing
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eco-friendly
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recycling
Choosing a truly green printing vendor can be challenging due to pervasive 'green washing.' Here's how to identify genuine eco-friendly options.
A sustained effort
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.
Sony targets “zero environment” footprint
Fri, 9th Apr 2010
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supply chain & logistics
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power / energy
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cleantech
CEO Sir Howard Stringer says the firm will create a green model for others to follow while setting itself a zero environmental footprint target by 2050.
What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?
Fri, 1st May 2009
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power / energy
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healthtech
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cleantech
Green IT and its importance in reducing electronic waste and combating climate change are explored in this article by IT Brief.