e-waste & Recycling stories - Page 8
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
State of the art
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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school holidays
Unleash your creativity and help save the planet with crafts from everyday items! Dive into crafting for fun and stylish home improvements.
Thriving in the face of adversity
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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e-waste & recycling
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analyst report
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international e-waste day
While the initial hype surrounding green IT may have died down, the interest and implementation of green products and services continues to rise.
Sony targets “zero environment” footprint
Fri, 9th Apr 2010
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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.