Tag: e-waste
Holding onto Your Smartphone – an Environmental Approach
Smartphones all need an eventual upgrade, but this creates a problem of waste. Tempting as it might be to run out and purchase the most recent iteration of iPhone when it hits shelves, this isn't a winning approach for the environment or your wallet. Instead, there are good reasons to hold onto your phone for…
Brits sitting on a whopping £16 BILLION of unused gadgets
A poll of 2,000 adults found they each have an estimated average up to £300 worth of items such as printers, CD players and camcorders stowed away which could be worth a small fortune. In fact, some have even clung on to retro items dating back to the 90s, including Walkmans and Game Boys. But while…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Amazon launch planned for September 28th
Amazon will hold its annual hardware and services event on September 28 at 9 am PST / 12 pm EST / 5 pm BST, the company announced today. The annual event is Amazon’s chance to show off its latest Echo devices ahead of the holiday season and is typically the place we hear about upgrades coming…
