e-waste & Recycling stories - Page 2
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
Virgin Media O2 to donate 12,000 smartphones in 2026
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Virgin Media O2 will donate 12,000 refurbished smartphones in 2026 to help tackle digital exclusion and cut electronic waste across the UK.
Brits hoard £4.14bn in unused games consoles at home
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
Brits are sitting on 49m unused games consoles worth GBP £4.14bn, as cash-strapped households hoard old tech instead of trading it in.
Virgin Media O2 donates phones to tackle digital divide
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Virgin Media O2 donates hundreds of refurbished phones and free data via Multibank hubs to help tackle the UK's widening digital divide.
Pharmacy2U wins first UK online pharmacy B Corp nod
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Pharmacy2U becomes the UK's first online pharmacy to gain B Corp status after scoring 91.4 in a global social and environmental audit.
Retailers ready for AI-driven shifts in fulfilment, returns
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Retailers brace for 2026 as AI, new packaging rules and reCommerce transform warehouse fulfilment, unboxing and returns strategies.
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.
Tesco trials 2D QR barcodes as EU demand for data grows
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Tesco is piloting next-generation 2D QR codes to boost transparency, cut food waste and meet tougher EU product data rules.
UK firms urged to reuse old Windows laptops to fight e-waste
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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e-waste & recycling
UK firms are urged to reuse and donate old Windows 10 laptops to curb e-waste and support those facing social exclusion through SocialBox.Biz's scheme.
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.
GXO & Greene King cut supply chain waste & emissions
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
GXO and Greene King have cut supply chain emissions by over 10% and recycled 16,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, advancing sustainability goals.
Carnival Internet UK partners with charity to tackle digital exclusion
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Carnival Internet UK partners with Community TechAid to fight digital exclusion and reduce e-waste by refurbishing devices for those without internet access.
Cornwall facility tackles microplastics with new recycling tech
Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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e-waste & recycling
Cleaner Seas Group opens Cornwall facility to recycle microplastics, preventing 86 tonnes of harmful fibres from polluting oceans annually.
Peers sway nearly half of UK adults into greener choices
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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renewable energy
Nearly half of UK adults are motivated to adopt greener habits after seeing peers lead, with personal networks shaping eco-friendly choices more than social media.
Siemens & partners launch modular edge data centre solution
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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edge computing
Siemens, Cadolto, and Legrand have launched modular edge data centres offering scalable, energy-efficient solutions with rapid deployment and flexible financing options.
Luxembourg's Belval campus to become smart city living lab
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
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digital signage
Luxembourg's Belval campus is set to become an EU-backed smart city living lab with EUR €3.1 million to test 5G, AI, and IoT for urban innovation.
Supply chain leaders invest in AI & tech for resilience, growth
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Nearly 700 global supply chain leaders prioritise AI and new tech investments to boost resilience, efficiency, and sustainability over the next three years.
Defra awards Atos GBP £150m contract for IT modernisation
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has signed a five-year contract worth GBP £150m with Atos to enhance IT and sustainability services.
High repair costs deter electronics repair, fuels e-waste
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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e-waste & recycling
New research from Trojan Electronics reveals that 56% of consumers avoid repairing devices due to high costs, exacerbating the UK's e-waste crisis.
Exclusive: How HP innovations are driving BPC Commercial's vision for AI
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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software development
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hp
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intel
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.
Canon to use recycled steel in printers from 2025
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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clean technologies
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printing
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sustainability
Canon plans to incorporate recycled steel in its printing products from 2025, aiming for a 50% resource recycling rate by 2030 as part of its sustainability efforts.