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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
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GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation

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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.
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GSMA fund backs mobile climate & circularity startups

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GSMA launches grants of GBP £100,000 to GBP £200,000 for mobile startups driving clean energy, circular devices and climate action worldwide.
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PPDS unveils Philips Signage 2000 entry-level range

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PPDS debuts Philips Signage 2000 4K displays with Android 14 and cloud management, targeting entry-level digital signage deployments.
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Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with new lab push

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Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with a new A*STAR lab, boosting Asia-Pacific innovation and sustainable adhesive manufacturing.
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AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres

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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.
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Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
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2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m for urban tech

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Urban tech investor 2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m, lifting total assets to EUR €500m to back climate-focused city technologies.
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Singapore dominates mapping of Southeast Asia's green tech

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Singapore hosts nearly half of Southeast Asia's 1,089 green-tech firms, cementing its role as the region's climate innovation hub.
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AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
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AI & mixed reality fuel GPU sales surge for ETB Technologies

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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ETB Technologies sees 33% rise in GPU sales revenue, driven by AI and mixed reality markets boosting demand across multiple industries.
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Nebius reports lower costs & emissions with sustainable AI strategy

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Nebius reports a 20% reduction in operational costs and cut emissions with its sustainable AI infrastructure, including a heat-recovering Finnish data centre.
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Singapore urged to embrace circular tech to slash e-waste

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Singapore faces rising e-waste with 2.9 million unused smartphones idle, prompting calls for circular tech to cut waste and emissions by up to 40%.
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Supply chain leaders invest in AI & tech for resilience, growth

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Nearly 700 global supply chain leaders prioritise AI and new tech investments to boost resilience, efficiency, and sustainability over the next three years.
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AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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AirTrunk and Johor Special Water have partnered to establish Malaysia's largest recycled water supply scheme, enhancing sustainability for data centres in Johor.
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What if security solutions could help your business reach its sustainability goals?

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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As we approach 2025, businesses must embrace sustainability or risk obsolescence, with innovative security solutions now serving as essential tools for achieving these goals.
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Exclusive: How HP innovations are driving BPC Commercial's vision for AI

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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BPC Commercial's CEO, Brian Wu, reveals how HP innovations are key to the firm's transition towards AI-driven solutions and sustainable IT practices.
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TCO Certified unveils new IT sustainability criteria focus

Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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TCO Certified is set to launch new sustainability criteria for IT products, addressing e-waste and supply chain issues this December, marking a significant update.
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Study reveals top mobile operators for sustainability 2024

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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A new study by Juniper Research identifies KDDI, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon as leaders in sustainable practices among global mobile network operators.
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Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.
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The rise and rise of AI – and the sustainability crisis it's creating

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Despite AI's benefits, its growing adoption in Australia is escalating the e-waste crisis and environmental threat, highlighting urgent need for a circular economy strategy.