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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
Style, substance, and strategy: Drawing similarities between pageantry and PR
3 days ago
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partner programmes
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clean technologies
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marketing
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
3 days ago
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data protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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risk & compliance
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
Last week
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crm
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martech
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supply chain
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
Last week
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digital transformation
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iot
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supply chain
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
Last week
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digital transformation
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rpa
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supply chain
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
Last month
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digital signage
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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
Last month
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cartech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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
Last month
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network infrastructure
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semiconductors
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data analytics
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
Last month
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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clean technologies
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?
Last month
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data protection
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hyperscale
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iot
AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.
Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
Just how green is Australia's tech?
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Australia's tech boom hides a growing e‑waste crisis, as repair barriers, patchy recycling and high green costs stall real sustainability.
2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m for urban tech
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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clean technologies
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lps
Urban tech investor 2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m, lifting total assets to EUR €500m to back climate-focused city technologies.
Australian firms deepen tech role in climate strategy
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Australian IT teams are taking charge of climate goals, but data gaps and weak ROI metrics still limit real sustainability progress.
AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
AI & mixed reality fuel GPU sales surge for ETB Technologies
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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martech
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dc
ETB Technologies sees 33% rise in GPU sales revenue, driven by AI and mixed reality markets boosting demand across multiple industries.
Epson highlights emission cuts, waste reduction & new partnerships
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Epson Australia commits to cut emissions by 55% by 2030 and reports a 29% drop in operational waste in its latest Sustainability Impact Report.
Australia's waste system is stuck in first gear. Here's how to fix it
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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energy efficient
Australia's waste system is inefficient, but upcycling using advanced hydrogen technology could cut costs, emissions and power a cleaner transport network.
Why a circular economy could boost Australia's industrial competitiveness
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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iot
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Australia aims to double its circular economy by 2035, boosting industry competitiveness through recycling, AI, and sustainable supply chains.
Canon Oceania awards AUD $5,000 grants to four local groups
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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e-waste & recycling
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csr
Canon Oceania awards AUD $5,000 grants to four Australian groups supporting social, environmental, educational, and First Nations causes in 2025.