#e-waste
#e-waste

fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk

Software development

How Developers Can Eliminate Software Waste and Reduce Climate Impact

High performance and sustainability in software can be achieved through efficiency improvements and reduced energy use.

Renovation

Broken? Get it sorted at new fixing factory'

The community repairing project promotes fixing broken electronics to combat E-waste and foster a repair economy.

fromZDNET

Gadgets

Samsung is selling discounted Galaxy S24 phones if you don't mind refurbished (including the Ultra)

Samsung's Certified Renewed program offers discounted refurbished Galaxy S24 phones, promoting e-waste reduction and sustainability in technology.

fromEmployee Benefit News

1 month ago

Tech industry

The rise of 'Frankenstein' laptops in New Delhi's repair markets

Repairing old laptops provides low-cost solutions for the digital economy.

Technicians repurpose e-waste to meet high demand for budget devices.

Companies are increasingly engaging in planned obsolescence, affecting consumer choice.

Privacy professionals

fromFast Company

8 months ago

The right to repair electronics is now law in 3 states. Is Big Tech complying?

New laws now require manufacturers in several U.S. states to make repair materials available, promoting sustainability and consumer rights.

3 months ago

Remote teams

How remote and hybrid work is impacting corporate sustainability

Hybrid and remote work impacts IT's sustainability efforts, increasing e-waste and burden on personal devices.

E-waste recycling remains low due to lack of policies and awareness globally.

fromInfoQ

fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk

Software development

How Developers Can Eliminate Software Waste and Reduce Climate Impact

High performance and sustainability in software can be achieved through efficiency improvements and reduced energy use.

Renovation

Broken? Get it sorted at new fixing factory'

The community repairing project promotes fixing broken electronics to combat E-waste and foster a repair economy.

fromZDNET

Gadgets

Samsung is selling discounted Galaxy S24 phones if you don't mind refurbished (including the Ultra)

Samsung's Certified Renewed program offers discounted refurbished Galaxy S24 phones, promoting e-waste reduction and sustainability in technology.

1 month ago

Tech industry

The rise of 'Frankenstein' laptops in New Delhi's repair markets

Repairing old laptops provides low-cost solutions for the digital economy.

Technicians repurpose e-waste to meet high demand for budget devices.

Companies are increasingly engaging in planned obsolescence, affecting consumer choice.

more#sustainability

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Retirement

USAID decides not to collect former workers' abandoned devices

Workers must dispose of their own government-issued devices after termination, raising security and environmental concerns.

OMG science

3 weeks ago

This Robot Copies LifeBy Decomposing

Biodegradable robotics could reduce e-waste by utilizing materials that naturally decompose.

fromCreativeApplications.Net

1 month ago

Digital life

Tech Mining - E-Waste Workshop at HEAD

Benjamin Gaulon's Tech Mining workshops repurpose e-waste into innovative artworks and explore post-capitalist futures through collaborative education.

Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phones

Qualcomm and Google have agreed to offer up to eight years of software and security updates on new Android phones.

fromTheregister

Information security

Chromebooks still set for scrap, even with 10-year lifecycle

Google pledged ten years of updates for new Chromebooks, but many existing models will still have limited support, possibly leading to waste.

Wearables

2 months ago

Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phones

Qualcomm and Google have agreed to offer up to eight years of software and security updates on new Android phones.

fromTheregister

Information security

Chromebooks still set for scrap, even with 10-year lifecycle

Google pledged ten years of updates for new Chromebooks, but many existing models will still have limited support, possibly leading to waste.

more#software-updates

Web frameworks

fromEngadget

2 months ago

Framework updates its 13-inch laptop with AMD's Ryzen 300 AI series chips

The updated Framework 13 features a new AMD processor and modular upgrades for sustainability.

Framework's design focuses on user repairability, reducing e-waste with each new version.

fromITPro

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

The 3G switch-off could create a tsunami of e-waste

The 3G switch-off will generate significant e-waste, costing businesses over £13 million and increasing environmental hazards.

Miscellaneous

The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU - here's what that means

EU mandates all gadgets to charge via USB-C from December 28th, 2024, reducing e-waste and improving consumer convenience.

#recycling

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling

Online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay must share recycling costs for electrical waste under new UK proposals, effective January 2026.

fromWIRED

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded Gadgets

Rich nations waste $60 billion annually in critical metals by neglecting e-waste recycling, while dangerous recycling jobs flourish in West Africa.

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling

Online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay must share recycling costs for electrical waste under new UK proposals, effective January 2026.

fromWIRED

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded Gadgets

Rich nations waste $60 billion annually in critical metals by neglecting e-waste recycling, while dangerous recycling jobs flourish in West Africa.

more#recycling

5 months ago

Wearables

Belkin recalls its BoostCharge Pro power bank due to fire risk

Belkin recalls charger due to overheating risk, safety measures advised for users.

fromFast Company

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Why you should get rid of your black plastic spatula immediately

Toxic flame retardants found in black plastic household items may be due to contaminated recycling, posing health risks such as cancer and neurological damage.

Tech industry

fromITPro

6 months ago

With one year to go until Windows 10 end of life, here's what businesses should do to prepare

Businesses must prioritize migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 in order to avoid security vulnerabilities and e-waste issues.

#spotify

Cars

Spotify is refunding Car Thing owners before bricking their devices

Spotify is offering refunds for Car Thing dashboard accessory, discontinued after five months, users need to provide proof of purchase for refund.

fromRAIN News

Cars

Spotify kills Car Thing in product streamlining; "We understand it may be disappointing." Yup. - RAIN News

Spotify's discontinuation of Car Thing has left users frustrated and safety concerns unaddressed.

Cars

Spotify is refunding Car Thing owners before bricking their devices

Spotify is offering refunds for Car Thing dashboard accessory, discontinued after five months, users need to provide proof of purchase for refund.

fromRAIN News