#e-waste

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Mobile UX
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

A mess of its own making: Google nerfs second Pixel phone battery this year

Google's software updates are rendering older Pixel phones unusable, raising concerns about battery reliability and waste.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Councilmembers sponsor Brooklyn Laptop Fix-a-thon to address upcoming Windows 10 expiration

The upcoming expiration of Microsoft Windows 10 support could lead to an estimated 400 million obsolete machines worldwide, significantly increasing e-waste.
Brooklyn
#circular-economy
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago
Environment

Businesses and charities urge UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics to tackle e-waste and cut household costs

fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago
Environment

Businesses and charities urge UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics to tackle e-waste and cut household costs

more#circular-economy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Businesses and charities call for UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics

Scrapping VAT on repaired and refurbished electronics would help households reduce costs and promote a circular economy.
fromBikemag
2 months ago

Broken Smartwatch? Coros' New Replacement Program Has You Back to Tracking Miles Within a Week

Coros now offers a third choice for smartwatch repair: exchange select models for a factory refurbished replacement at a cost significantly lower than buying a new device.
Bicycling
#recycling
more#recycling
Cooking
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Ultimate Guide To Recycling Kitchen Appliances - Tasting Table

Proper appliance disposal is crucial for environmental health. Recycling helps combat the growing e-waste crisis.
#sustainability
fromZDNET
2 months ago
European startups

This power bank sets a whole new standard for me - but not in the way you're expecting

fromZDNET
3 months ago
Gadgets

I finally found a power bank with a wireless charging pad, and it's sustainably-made

fromInfoQ
3 months ago
Software development

How Developers Can Eliminate Software Waste and Reduce Climate Impact

fromZDNET
2 months ago
European startups

This power bank sets a whole new standard for me - but not in the way you're expecting

fromZDNET
3 months ago
Gadgets

I finally found a power bank with a wireless charging pad, and it's sustainably-made

fromInfoQ
3 months ago
Software development

How Developers Can Eliminate Software Waste and Reduce Climate Impact

more#sustainability
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Samsung is selling discounted Galaxy S24 phones if you don't mind refurbished (including the Ultra)

Samsung's Certified Renewed program offers refurbished Galaxy S24 smartphones at discounted prices, promoting e-waste reduction while ensuring quality comparable to new devices.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Samsung is selling refurbished Galaxy S24 phones at discounted prices (including the Ultra)

In honor of Earth Day, Samsung has launched its Certified Renewed program for Galaxy S24 series, promoting sustainable practices by offering refurbished flagship Android phones.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

USAID decides not to collect former workers' abandoned devices

The Trump administration will no longer collect government-issued devices from terminated USAID employees, leaving them responsible for disposal of sensitive equipment.
Retirement
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Back Market and iFixit join forces to help your devices last up to 10 years

The Trump administration's tariff indecision has led to market instability and increased tech prices, prompting interest in refurbished electronics as a budget-friendly alternative.
#repair-culture
more#repair-culture
fromBikemag
3 months ago

This New Smartwatch Promises to be Repairable and Upgradable By its Owner

The UNA Watch empowers users to repair their devices, combatting tech disposability and e-waste.
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
4 months ago

How and where to buy refurbished tech online

Buying refurbished tech is cost-effective and environmentally friendly, offering quality alternatives to new models.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phones

Qualcomm and Google have agreed to offer up to eight years of software and security updates on new Android phones.
Web frameworks
fromEngadget
5 months ago

Framework updates its 13-inch laptop with AMD's Ryzen 300 AI series chips

The updated Framework 13 features a new AMD processor and modular upgrades for sustainability.
Framework's design focuses on user repairability, reducing e-waste with each new version.
Apple
fromThe Cool Down
5 months ago

Massive ad for new cellphone sparks outrage: 'They're not even pretending anymore'

Apple's advertising encourages overconsumption, contributing to significant environmental pollution and e-waste.
Consumer obsession with new technology leads to waste and harmful environmental impacts.
Information security
fromTheregister
6 months ago

Chromebooks still set for scrap, even with 10-year lifecycle

Google pledged ten years of updates for new Chromebooks, but many existing models will still have limited support, possibly leading to waste.
fromArs Technica
8 months ago

Guy makes "dodgy e-bike" from 130 used vapes to make point about e-waste

Disposable vapes contribute significantly to e-waste, as many lithium-ion batteries are thrown away instead of recycled or reused.
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