Lenovo’s launches ‘Remove-IT Program’ to reduce e-waste
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 facility for electrical and electronic equipment waste (WEEE) that is spread across 280,000 square feet and offers the annual capacity to recycle 39,000 tonnes of electrical and electronic waste.
Powered by solar energy and producing no air or liquid emissions, the facility contributes to international e-waste recycling efforts and serves as a role model in the Middle East and Africa. It also features an IT Asset Disposition centre.
“When we think about waste management and recycling, a data centre is not the first thing that springs to mind. Neither do we think about what happens to the smartphone in the palm of our hands once it retires. However, the electronic materials we deal with every day, in both daily life and at the backend across data centers, consist of components that are potentially harmful to our environment and we must find pioneering ways to manage them effectively,” said Dr. Chris Cooper, General Manager of Lenovo DCG.
“This is something we are tackling with the partnership and through our Lenovo Remove-IT Program in general. As we work towards empowering the workforce in an age of intelligent transformation, will be working closely with clients and partners to optimize the lifecycle of their enterprise IT equipment, as well as maximize their products value. We strongly believe that taking a circular economy approach will contribute to the sustainability agenda of the UAE and region beyond,” he continued.
Stuart Fleming, Group CEO, Enviroserve said “Lenovo has shown great leadership and innovation in the sustainability space by offering three programs that address key challenges in recycling electronic waste. We are proud to be their partner in this initiative and are ready to support their sustainability goals across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.”
“Reuse is the highest form of sustainability and environmental best practice. Wisetek is excited to join hands with Lenovo and Enviroserve to bring our global network of testing, data deletion, repair and sales expertise of used ICT equipment to the region.” Jim Sheehan, Executive Director, Wisetek META added.
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