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Green Bytes: The Journey Towards Sustainable IT & Green Computing.

February 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM

Sanjay Mohindroo

@sanjaymohindroo.bsky.social

A call for a greener tech future that invites change and sparks debate. #SustainableIT, #GreenComputing, #EnergyEfficiency, #eWasteReduction, #DigitalSustainability, #GreenEnergy, #TechForGood, #DataCenterGreen, #CleanTech, #DigitalGreen, #EcoTech, #FutureTech,
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Green Bytes: The Journey Towards Sustainable IT & Green Computing.

April 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM

Everything ICT

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#Leasing ICT equipment offers a smart, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solution. With the recent changes by the ESFA and DfE, leasing has become even more accessible.
For more details visit: www.everythingict.org/contact
#SustainableICT #Education #EcoFriendly #EnergyEfficiency #EwasteReduction

January 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM

skmohindroo.bsky.social

@skmohindroo.bsky.social

A call for a greener tech future that invites change and sparks debate. #SustainableIT, #GreenComputing, #EnergyEfficiency, #eWasteReduction, #DigitalSustainability, #GreenEnergy, #TechForGood, #DataCenterGreen, #CleanTech, #DigitalGreen, #EcoTech, #GreenInnovation,
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Green Bytes: The Journey Towards Sustainable IT & Green Computing.

May 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM

skmohindroo.bsky.social

@skmohindroo.bsky.social

A call for a greener tech future that invites change and sparks debate. #SustainableIT, #GreenComputing, #EnergyEfficiency, #eWasteReduction, #DigitalSustainability, #GreenEnergy, #TechForGood, #DataCenterGreen, #CleanTech, #DigitalGreen, #EcoTech, #FutureTech,
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These DC ‘warriors’ are building community through tech repair

April 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM

The TCA

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These DC ‘warriors’ are building community through tech repair #TechCare #eWasteReduction #TechReuse
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At monthly meetups, eWaste Warriors connects locals who want to reduce electronic waste, extend device life and close the digital divide.

technical.ly

November 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Pure Tech

@puretech.news

New biodegradable fiber tech help with e-waste #Technology #EmergingTechnologies #Other #BiodegradableTech #EWasteReduction #SustainableInnovation

New biodegradable fiber tech help with e-waste

What’s happened? Researchers from Seoul National University, led by Professor Seung-Kyun Kang and Dr. Jae-Young Baehave developed a groundbreaking biodegradable fiber that could revolutionize textile...

puretech.news

July 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Jevan Soyer

@dogman868.bsky.social

Refurbished technology & digital learning accessories for modern education
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#RefurbishedTech #EdTech #SustainableEducation #BackMarket #EWasteReduction #EcoFriendlyLearning #TechInEducation #AffordableTech #CircularEconomy #GreenTech #SweetTNTMagazine

Refurbished technology and digital learning accessories for modern education - Sweet TnT Magazine

Buying refurbished laptops, tablets, and e-readers from circular marketplaces like Back Market provi

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August 22, 2026 at 6:38 AM

The TCA

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Computer Recycling – Maryland Launches Dedicated E-Waste Pickup Service for Washington, DC Area Businesses #TechCare #eWasteReduction www.waste360.com/waste-recycl...

Maryland Launches E-Waste Pickup Service for DC Area Businesses

Maryland today announced the launch of its dedicated electronic waste (e-waste) pickup service for the Washington, DC area.

www.waste360.com

January 22, 2026 at 5:12 PM

Citizen Portal News Vermont

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The Vermont House Commerce Committee is tackling the urgent right to repair issue as consumers face mounting barriers to fixing their own electronics, sparking a movement against e-waste and manufacturer control.

Learn more here!

#VT #CitizenPortal #SustainablePractices #EWasteReduction

Consumer groups challenge manufacturers' control over repair practices and parts pairing

Global consumers demand repair rights as states ban parts pairing and promote local repair cafes

Second Life Sessions | Official Trailer | The Tech Care Industry

April 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM

The TCA

@thetca.bsky.social

62 million tonnes of e-waste a year. Less than a quarter properly recycled.

Second Life Sessions is about the people changing that math: repair pros, refurbishers, recyclers. 19 stories, all coming to the TCA channel. Trailer:

youtu.be/gJVADsAWk90

#TechRepair #RepairPeople #eWasteReduction

YouTube video by Tech Care Association

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August 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM

mrsyorkme.bsky.social

@mrsyorkme.bsky.social

Ewaste doesn't have to be thrown away. Learning how to create circuit board art! #sphscshs #cshs #kidsarethefuture #ewastereduction

May 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM

Sanjay Mohindroo

@sanjaymohindroo.bsky.social

A call for a greener tech future that invites change and sparks debate. #SustainableIT, #GreenComputing, #EnergyEfficiency, #eWasteReduction, #DigitalSustainability, #GreenEnergy, #TechForGood, #DataCenterGreen, #CleanTech, #DigitalGreen, #EcoTech, #GreenInnovation,
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Green Bytes: The Journey Towards Sustainable IT & Green Computing.

Este PC portátil Linux está fabricado con un viejo teléfono Android, un teclado y una carcasa impresa en 3D

May 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Hardware Premium

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🔥 Del cajón de los trastos a la tecnología moderna: Este hacker ha convertido un viejo Xiaomi en un PC Linux portátil con teclado físico ¡por solo $42! 💻 #TechDIY #LinuxPortatil #UpcyclingTech #HardwareHacking #eWasteReduction www.hardwarepremium.com/noticias/134...

Descubre el HaPlay Go Zero, un PC Linux portátil creado con un smartphone reciclado, teclado e impresión 3D por solo $42.

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February 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM

Pure Tech

@puretech.news

HP unveils 'CarFax for PCs' that could make buying older laptops more viable — telemetry, support requests, and AI will generate a laptop's history to reduce e-waste #Technology #Business #Other #EwasteReduction #LaptopHistory #AIInnovations

HP unveils 'CarFax for PCs' that could make buying older laptops more viable — telemetry, support requests, and AI will generate a laptop's history to reduce e-waste

HP has unveiled a new system that can help generate a report about a laptop's history before you buy it.

puretech.news

July 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Citizen Portal News Alaska

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Alaska's new digital right-to-repair bill aims to empower consumers and cut e-waste, but it’s sparking debate on safety and industry impacts.

Learn more here!

#AK #EwasteReduction #DigitalRepair #AlaskaConsumerRights #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection

Committee adopts substitute for digital right-to-repair bill after hours of testimony

The House Labor and Commerce Committee adopted a committee substitute for HB 162 that narrows the bill to retail consumer digital products (household use) and restores parts-pairing language; members heard hours of public testimony from repair businesses, environmental advocates, and industry groups urging safety exemptions and technical changes.

Committee adopts substitute for digital product repair bill, hears wide testimony on security and access

May 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Citizen Portal News Alaska

@citizenptnewsak.bsky.social

A new bill in Alaska could revolutionize digital product repair, empowering independent technicians and reducing e-waste while facing pushback from industry giants concerned about security risks.

Learn more here!

#AK #EwasteReduction #LocalBusinessSupport #CitizenPortal #ConsumerChoice

The committee adopted the committee substitute for HB162 (digital product repair) as the working document and heard extensive invited and public testimony. Supporters cited consumer choice, reduced e-waste and repair access in rural Alaska; industry witnesses urged exemptions for security, medical devices and certain equipment and opposed a private right of action.