Tag: circular economy
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Leading by Example: How a Top IT Equipment Supplier Tackles E-Waste and Drives Sustainability
Introduction: The E-Waste Challenge Goes Beyond the Upgrade When Windows 10 reached end of life, the ripple effect extended far beyond personal computers. Businesses and consumers faced decisions about upgrading, recycling, and disposing of devices. Without proper guidance and infrastructure, a surge in electronic waste can end up in landfills or poorly managed facilities. This…
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IT Suppliers Lead on Responsible E-Waste Disposal After EOL
Setting the standard: how IT suppliers respond to Windows 10’s end of life When Windows 10 neared the end of life, the underlying challenge wasn’t just software compatibility. It highlighted a broader reckoning about the lifecycle of IT equipment and the mountains of electronic waste that can pile up when devices are replaced without a…
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Honda’s Wind Farm Initiative: Powering Brazilian Car Manufacturing with Renewable Energy
Honda’s Vision: Zero Environmental Impact Across the Lifecycle Honda is accelerating its mission to create a circular society with zero environmental impact by 2050. The plan spans every stage of a vehicle’s life—from sourcing and manufacturing to use, reuse, and end-of-life management. A centerpiece of this strategy is powering production facilities with renewable energy, a…
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Honda’s Wind Farm Initiative in Brazil: Powering Auto Manufacturing with Renewables
Honda’s Renewables Ambition: A Global Move Toward Zero-Impact Production Honda has long pursued sustainability across its vehicle lifecycle. As part of a broader strategy to realize a circular society with zero environmental impact by 2050, the company is turning to renewable energy as a core enabler of its manufacturing footprint. The latest milestone comes from…
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Honda’s Wind Farm Initiative: Renewable Auto Manufacturing in Brazil
Driving a Cleaner Era: Honda’s Commitment to Renewable Auto Manufacturing Honda is progressing toward a circular society with zero environmental impact by 2050, aiming to cover its entire lifecycle—from product design to corporate operations. A pivotal action in this journey is its wind farm initiative in Brazil, a project that demonstrates how large-scale renewable energy…
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Waterloo Region Adopts Biweekly Blue Box Recycling Starting March 2026
New Recycling Schedule: Biweekly Blue Box pickups begin in March 2026 Starting in March 2026, residents across the Waterloo region will see a change to their curbside recycling routine. Blue box recycling will move to a biweekly pickup schedule, meaning households will have recycling collected every other week rather than weekly. The shift aims to…
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Waterloo Region to Switch to Biweekly Blue Box Recycling in March 2026
New Biweekly Recycling Schedule for Waterloo Region Residents across the Waterloo Region will see a notable change in their waste collection routine beginning in March 2026. The blue box recycling program, which has long operated on a weekly pickup schedule in many communities, will shift to a biweekly (every other week) collection. The decision, approved…
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Waterloo Region Revamps Blue Box Recycling: Biweekly Pickups Begin March 2026
New Recycling Schedule Updated for Waterloo Region In a move aimed at boosting recycling effectiveness and reducing waste, Waterloo Region will shift to an every-other-week Blue Box pickup starting in March 2026. The change, part of a revamped recycling program, is designed to streamline collection, increase participation, and support broader environmental goals across the region.…
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Calls To End “Software Obsolescence” on International E-Waste Day
Rising E-Waste and the Windows 10 Deadline On International E-Waste Day, campaigners warn that hundreds of millions of computers could be prematurely discarded as software obsolescence accelerates. A focal point is Microsoft’s decision to end free, automatic support for Windows 10, a status that has helped the operating system remain dominant on roughly 40% of…
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CBA Shines in ASEAN Future Sustainable Leaders 2025
CPUs Path to the ASEAN Future Sustainable Leaders 2025 Triumph Central Philippine University (CPU) continues to elevate its reputation for sustainability-driven innovation as a College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) student team placed among the top winners in the ASEAN Future Sustainable Leaders (AFSL) 2025 Philippine National Competition. This annual, online case challenge—featuring collaboration with…