Tag: E-Waste
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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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IT Suppliers Set a Gold Standard for Responsible E-Waste Disposal
Turning a Challenge into Opportunity: The Responsibility of IT Equipment Suppliers The moment Windows 10 reached its end of life, a wave of old PCs faced a common fate: rapid upgrade to Windows 11 or retirement into a landfill. This scenario highlighted a broader truth about technology: end-of-life devices don’t disappear on their own. They…
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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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Calls to End Software Obsolescence on International E-Waste Day
Campaigners Rally Against Software Obsolescence on International E-Waste Day As International E-Waste Day takes center stage, critics and reform advocates warn that hundreds of millions of computers could be headed for premature retirement. The catalyst? Microsoft’s decision to end automatic, free support for Windows 10, a move they say accelerates a global wave of electronic…
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Castlegar Depot Expands: Glass and More Accepted at Return-It Site
Castlegar’s Return-It Depot Expands What It Accepts Residents of Castlegar have more recycling options thanks to an expanded list of accepted items at the Return-It Depot located at 1335 Columbia Ave. This move aims to simplify waste diversion in the city by widening the range of materials that can be recycled in a single, convenient…
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Windows 10 Update Support Extended by a Year
Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Update Support In a recent announcement, Microsoft revealed that it will extend security updates for Windows 10 by an additional year. Users in Europe and the United States can now benefit from free updates until October 13, 2026. This decision pushes back the originally scheduled end of support date, which was…
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Windows 10 Security Update Extension: What It Means for Users
Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Support Until 2026 In a significant move for users in Europe and the USA, Microsoft has announced that it will extend the security updates for Windows 10 by an additional year, now lasting until October 13, 2026. Originally, support was set to end on October 14, 2025. This extension is aimed…