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MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million old phones
Clean technologies

MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million old phones

MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million unused phones at home through a new campaign highlighting easy recycling options and resource recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
What do Iran's strikes tell us about nuclear risk, and how does AUKUS fit in?
Waste Management

What do Iran's strikes tell us about nuclear risk, and how does AUKUS fit in?

Australia's AUKUS submarines use weapons-grade uranium in reactors designed for safety, distinct from Iran's nuclear sites targeted over weapon proliferation fears.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
KPMG Australia spins off blockchain platform into start-up
Agricultural Technology

KPMG Australia spins off blockchain platform into start-up

KPMG Australia has announced the spin-off of its track-and-trace compliance platform, KPMG Origins, into a new independent start-up called OriginsNext.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts
Artificial Intelligence

Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts

IBM's 2024 State of Sustainability Readiness Report reveals 93% of Australian business leaders plan to increase IT investments in sustainability efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Instant Products Group unveils smart toilet technology
Data Analytics

Instant Products Group unveils smart toilet technology

Instant Products Group has launched a smart toilet technology that improves real-time monitoring of waste, enhancing sanitation and efficiency on various sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Waste Management stories

Celonis & Peech launch app to cut perishable waste & losses
Clean technologies

Celonis & Peech launch app to cut perishable waste & losses

Celonis and Peech have launched an app to help retailers cut perishable waste and losses, boosting revenue and improving price markdown compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
FourKites & Chorus launch digital twins for supply chains
Supply Chain

FourKites & Chorus launch digital twins for supply chains

FourKites and Chorus partner to enhance supply chain visibility and inventory management with AI-powered digital twins launching in Q2 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Sircel appoints new COO & Chair to lead growth strategy
Clean technologies

Sircel appoints new COO & Chair to lead growth strategy

Sircel, Australia's leading e-waste recycler, has strengthened its leadership with Brendon Wright as COO and Angie Bradbury as Chair, aiming for sustainable growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Rockwell Automation releases 2024 sustainability report
Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation releases 2024 sustainability report

Rockwell Automation has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing global progress in sustainable practices and advanced technologies across various industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Planday: How AI & tech will change hospitality by 2025
Data Analytics

Planday: How AI & tech will change hospitality by 2025

Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
EY report highlights AI trends & challenges for 2025
Malware

EY report highlights AI trends & challenges for 2025

EY Consulting has released its Transformation Insider, examining AI trends in 2025, highlighting security risks and the need for strategic oversight in tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Waste Management stories

FortHill Fund launches NZD $50m industrial property raise
Supply Chain

FortHill Fund launches NZD $50m industrial property raise

FortHill Fund launches a NZD $50 million raise to expand its industrial property portfolio across Auckland, Christchurch, and Otago amid rising demand.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Cornwall facility tackles microplastics with new recycling tech
Clean technologies

Cornwall facility tackles microplastics with new recycling tech

Cleaner Seas Group opens Cornwall facility to recycle microplastics, preventing 86 tonnes of harmful fibres from polluting oceans annually.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025
Singapore urged to embrace circular tech to slash e-waste
Data Privacy

Singapore urged to embrace circular tech to slash e-waste

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%.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Luxembourg's Belval campus to become smart city living lab
Network Infrastructure

Luxembourg's Belval campus to become smart city living lab

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
O2's 3G shutdown to cause GBP £13.7m e-waste issue
Clean technologies

O2's 3G shutdown to cause GBP £13.7m e-waste issue

The phase-out of O2's 3G network could generate GBP £13.7 million in e-waste as many Britons hold onto obsolete devices due to disposal uncertainties.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Sharp Electronics GmbH earns EcoVadis Gold for sustainability
Health Technologies

Sharp Electronics GmbH earns EcoVadis Gold for sustainability

Sharp Electronics has secured the EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability, placing it in the top 5% globally for its commitment to ethical practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024