ESET unveiled its new research into corporate network devices that were disposed of and sold on the secondary market. After looking at configuration data from 16 distinct network devices, ESET found that over 56% – nine routers – contained sensitive company data.Read More…
The Middle East and Africa region is facing deep challenges in e-waste management Electronic waste or e-waste is a global challenge threatening the health of people and the planet. International organizations and climate advocates have been raising the red flag around this issue forcing businesses and governments to set e-wasteRead More…
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Director, ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau expresses her delight as the several countries in Africa are showing way to the world by taking care of their e-waste in the most responsible mannerRead More…
Dubai’s first and only E-Waste Processing Facility Enviroserve celebrated International E-waste Day on October 14 by carrying out various activities to raise awareness on this occasion and by joining hands with Dubai Diamond Lions Club’s drive.Read More…
Airtel Zambia has partnered with Ericsson on a ‘Product Take-Back’ program to minimize the potential environmental impact associated with the disposal of decommissioned electrical equipment.Read More…
Canon Middle East, has announced the start of a one-month long customer collection service for those looking to continue to recycle their e-waste. Color Code, the Canon’s authorised recycler in the UAE, has been selected to support collection of Canon consumablesRead More…
Lenovo has partnered with Enviroserve and Wisetek that forms part of Lenovo’s wider approach to e-waste management through its Lenovo Remove-IT Program. The Recycling Hub by Enviroserve is the world’s largest integrated state-of-the-art processing facilityRead More…
Epson Middle East has collaborated with Enviroserve for E-Waste recycling, providing customers a safe and secure solution to dispose off their electronic items. Old printers will be recycled, or safely destroyed to help keep the environment safe.Read More…
Ericsson and MTN Ivory Coast joined hands to launch a campaign to drive awareness and collection of electronic waste (e-waste) in the country.Read More…
GEMS Education is spearheading an e-waste collection campaign in 16 of its schools to mark World Environment Day. GEMS has partnered with Dubai based company, Enviroserve. Each of the participating schools have collected hundreds of used electronic items including: computers, laptops, mobile phones, digital cameras, printers, scanners through their collection centres in the school campus. Enviroserve, which specialises in e-waste management solutions, will recondition, where possible, the collected electronic items or send them to accredited refineries overseas. The three schools that collect the largest amount of e-waste will receive prizes and a recognition plaque from Enviroserve.Read More…
Africa e-Waste has developed a process that addresses these issues. More importantly for Van Wyk, however, is the role Africa e-Waste is playing in the preservation of South Africa’s environment. Consumer awareness and education is a large part of Africa e-Waste’s strategy. Despite the media attention e-waste has received, consumers don’t understand the far-reaching impact of irresponsible disposal.
