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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
Last week
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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
Last week
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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.
GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation
Last month
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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 month
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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.
TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide
Last month
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gaming
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uc
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e-learning
TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand's growing digital divide in 2026.
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.
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.
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.
2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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uc
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iot
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digital entertainment
2degrees has begun shutting down 3G on around 100 rural NZ sites, urging remaining users of older devices to upgrade to 4G or 5G.
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.
HP New Zealand leads with dual sustainability certifications for IT
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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clean technologies
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hp
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sustainability
HP New Zealand is the first IT brand to earn dual Eco Choice Aotearoa and TCO Certified labels, acknowledging its strong sustainability credentials locally and globally.
Wellington hosts first free e-waste recycling day at stadium
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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oecd
Echo Technology will host Wellington's first free e-waste recycling day at Sky Stadium on 2 November, helping locals dispose of old electronics responsibly.
Greenbox acquires EraseIT to boost e-waste & IT recycling
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Greenbox Group has acquired EraseIT to bolster e-waste reduction and IT recycling, enhancing circular economy efforts across Australia and New Zealand.
Samsung offers free Auckland drive-through e-waste collections
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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data privacy
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clean technologies
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samsung
Samsung Electronics New Zealand will host two free drive-through e-waste collections in Auckland this October to encourage responsible disposal of old electronics.