e-waste & Recycling stories
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
MacPaw survey finds green concerns may drive file cleanups
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MacPaw Earth Day survey finds 71.7% of Mac users would clear cloud files more often if they knew the environmental cost.
Western Digital details sustainability gains amid AI demand
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Western Digital says emissions intensity from customer use of its drives is down 31%, while a rare-earth recovery pilot hit a 90% capture rate.
Hitachi Vantara flags AI data centre energy squeeze
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Hitachi Vantara has unveiled sustainability progress as AI-driven data demand pushes energy, cooling and emissions reporting to the fore.
Why Australia's AI boom demands a new era of energy efficiency
2 days ago
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Australia's AI surge is exposing the cost of power-hungry infrastructure, as businesses are urged to rethink data centre efficiency and procurement.
Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)
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Xbox review: Clean Up Earth turns rubbish clearing into a calm, co-op scavenger hunt, but its repetition and battery-gated gadgets test patience.
Veolia launches global data centre resource service
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Veolia targets booming data centre buildout with a single service to cut water use, waste and energy strain as regulators tighten scrutiny.
10ZiG launches RepurpConvert for Windows 10 migrations
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10ZiG unveils RepurpConvert to help IT teams automate Windows 10 endpoint migrations and reuse ageing hardware without costly refreshes.
Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data
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Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste by 30% as telematics help businesses slash idling, emissions and costs across global operations.
Amazon Australia uses AI to cut delivery packaging
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Amazon Australia has deployed homegrown AI to expand box-free deliveries, slashing packaging and cutting waste across its network.
Australians urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles
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Australians are being urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles, as industry warns hoarded handsets are choking circular economy goals.
Style, substance, and strategy: Drawing similarities between pageantry and PR
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From runway to boardroom, Australia's pageant stage doubles as a high-stakes PR lab for purpose-driven personal branding in 2026.
Echo buys BMS to build end-to-end tech lifecycle group
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Echo acquires BMS to create an end-to-end tech lifecycle group, expanding reuse and e-waste recycling services across New Zealand and Australia.
Record phone reuse drive aids domestic violence victims
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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A record phone reuse drive in Sydney has readied 1,282 donated mobiles to help domestic violence survivors while cutting e-waste.
GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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GSMA launches global Green Transition fund, offering GBP £100,000-£200,000 grants for mobile-led clean energy and circular device projects.
Labour squeeze drives print shift to digital inkjet
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Labour shortages and tighter deadlines are forcing Australian printers to automate and pivot from traditional presses to digital inkjet workflows.
PPDS unveils Philips Signage 2000 entry-level range
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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PPDS debuts Philips Signage 2000 4K displays with Android 14 and cloud management, targeting entry-level digital signage deployments.
Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with new lab push
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with a new A*STAR lab, boosting Asia-Pacific innovation and sustainable adhesive manufacturing.
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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AI-hungry workloads are forcing data centres to go high-density, pushing power, cooling and sustainability to the top of the IT agenda.
Ethique founder launches tablets to replace soft drinks
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Ethique founder Brianne West unveils Incrediballs, plastic-free effervescent tablets aiming to replace bottled soft drinks worldwide.
Will AI companions change how we think about pets?
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.