Tag: refurbishment
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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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Reserve Bank of New Zealand Temporarily Closes Wellington Building Over Asbestos Scare
Overview: Temporary closure and uninterrupted services The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has temporarily shut the Wellington headquarters as a precaution after asbestos concerns were identified within the building. Despite the closure, the central bank has stressed that its operations remain unaffected, with staff continuing to serve in a remote-working capacity from home. This…
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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…