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EU lawmakers reach deal on making sustainable products the norm

EU lawmakers reach deal on making sustainable products the norm

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EU lawmakers reach deal on making sustainable products the norm

They agreed on an update to the so-called ‘ecodesign’ regulation that aims to improve products throughout their lifecycle to make them more durable and reliable, easier to reuse, upgrade, repair and recycle

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Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub launch £500k e-waste fund

Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub launch £500k e-waste fund

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Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub launch £500k e-waste fund

Between £10,000 and £75,000 will be awarded to UK projects that reduce e-waste, encourage recycling of electronic goods or support devices being used over and over again

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LG enters EV charging market

LG enters EV charging market

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LG enters EV charging market

It has acquired a South Korean battery developer

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Samsung CEO sets new sustainable targets

Samsung CEO sets new sustainable targets

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Samsung CEO sets new sustainable targets

The electronics company has launched a new campaign to fight climate change

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Government considers e-waste obligation for online retailers

Government considers e-waste obligation for online retailers

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Government considers e-waste obligation for online retailers

By the end of 2021, online businesses may have to follow an equal obligation to collect old devices from customers

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Electrolux develops vacuum cleaner made of 100% recycled and reused materials

Electrolux develops vacuum cleaner made of 100% recycled and reused materials

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Electrolux develops vacuum cleaner made of 100% recycled and reused materials

It has worked in partnership with Stena Recycling for the prototype, using plastic and components from consumer electronic products, such as used hairdryers, vacuum cleaners and computers

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LG solar division targets carbon-neutrality by 2030

LG solar division targets carbon-neutrality by 2030

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LG solar division targets carbon-neutrality by 2030

The firm plans to reach the goal through a variety of measures including recycling and tree planting

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Best Buy targets 75% emissions reductions by 2030

Best Buy targets 75% emissions reductions by 2030

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Best Buy targets 75% emissions reductions by 2030

The electronics retailer has also pledged to help consumers reduce their emissions by 20% and save $5bn during that period

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UN, Nigeria launch $15m electronics waste initiative

UN, Nigeria launch $15m electronics waste initiative

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UN, Nigeria launch $15m electronics waste initiative

Nigeria generated 290,000 tonnes of e-waste in 2017 and also remains a major recipient of used electronics from abroad

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Electronic waste RAM-ming landfills worth $62bn

Electronic waste RAM-ming landfills worth $62bn

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Electronic waste RAM-ming landfills worth $62bn

A new report shows this is three-times the value of all silver produced each year

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Samsung commits to 100% renewable energy by 2020

Samsung commits to 100% renewable energy by 2020

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Samsung commits to 100% renewable energy by 2020

The company is set to install around 42,000 square meters of solar panels at its headquarters in South Korea

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EU fines capacitor makers €254m over price-fixing cartel

EU fines capacitor makers €254m over price-fixing cartel

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EU fines capacitor makers €254m over price-fixing cartel

Capacitors are essential parts of almost all electronic products, from smart phones to appliances in homes, electronic systems in cars and wind turbines

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