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Greenpeace calls out phone vendors

Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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Nearly half of consumers think mobile phone manufacturers should be responsible for recycling their devices, according to a new survey by Greenpeace East Asia.
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Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.
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Dimension Data and Cisco celebrate 25 years as partners

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Tech powerhouses Dimension Data and Cisco mark a 25-year alliance, celebrating collaborative success and eyeing future digital innovations.
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ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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Obsolete technology items are being recycled by ITrecycla in New Zealand to recover valuable metals and protect the environment.
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Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
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Dead phones raise millions for Starship

Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.
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Gen-i asks… Will Modular smartphones save the world, and your wallet?

Fri, 28th Mar 2014
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Google recently sold Motorola, effectively cutting their losses and exiting the smartphone hardware business. However, they kept one piece of it...
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Ingram Micro reports record US$11.8 billion global sales

Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Ingram Micro announces Q4 record sales of $11.8bn, up 4 percent YoY, with gross profit of $710m. Outlook strong for 2014.
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ICT provider in another Dimension when it comes to carbon

Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Dimension Data shines in climate change strategy, scoring 94/100 by CDP, leading the way in ICT sector's fight against global warming.
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Android App Review: Blendoku

Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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Blendoku: a deceptively simple colour gradient puzzle that evolves into a challenging, vibrant game. An ideal blend of fun and artistry.
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Tech advancements causing excessive E-waste

Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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As tech advances, e-waste skyrockets with outdated gadgets piling up. Experts warn of fast-growing waste from incessant device upgrades.
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Mass Effect trilogy released

Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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We’re heading towards the holiday season and Bioware has announced the ultimate time-waster in the Mass Effect trilogy.
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Equico school program expanded

Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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Equico Eco's innovative program to combat ewaste expands to Waikato, successfully enrolling 130 schools in its mission for a cleaner environment.
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Government’s million-dollar ewaste boost - Updated

Wed, 10th Aug 2011
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The government pledges an extra USD $1 million to tackle electronic waste, funding new recycling depots and a national awareness campaign.
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Conversation starters

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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This website archives some of the weirdest, most interesting, and above all, random, facts you will ever come across.
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New Zealand facing ewaste crisis

Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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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.
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Cloud as foundation for sustainable organisations

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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There are plenty of green benefits from Cloud computing, says Alison Rowe, Global Executive Director Sustainability, Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand.
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Going green on the bottom line

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Sustainability in IT: A balancing act of risks and rewards as firms navigate green technology's evolving landscape.
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E-Waste – The Path to Product Stewardship

Sun, 1st May 2011
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NZ lags behind in e-waste management, needing urgent collaboration for interim stewardship solutions amid growing electronic waste concerns.
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Leasing to meet green commitments

Sun, 1st May 2011
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Leasing equipment can be an option for Kiwi businesses committed to sustainability, says Paul Beattie, Managing Director of Equico.