waste andrew donoghue

And the £400m biometric passport contract goes to…?

News The government's scheme to introduce ID cards has faced criticism from opposition parties, claiming it is a waste of money at a time when government spending is under increasing scrutiny. The UK government has awarded... [12 Jun 2009]

Get the most bang for your IT buck

Comment Recessions are the perfect time to hone your IT planning and penny-pinching skills, says Andrew Donoghue. For starters, businesses can't afford to waste money on failed projects. Times... [06 Apr 2009]

Red Hat CEO: We're "tough to do business with"

News And the vast majority of that is never used; the waste in software development is extraordinary. Red Hat's new chief executive Jim Whitehurst has admitted his company needs to improve its approach to its customers and... [20 Jun 2008]

Greens slam Vista 'landfill effect'

News Andrew Donoghue writes for ZDNet UK Upcoming legislation such as the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive will also impact businesses' approach to IT disposal... [30 Jan 2007]

Tech kit recycling rules explained

News Andrew Donoghue writes for ZDNet UK Speaking at the first of a series of nationwide seminars on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations, in London, Bob Mead,... [25 Jan 2007]

WEEE: Here at last

News Andrew Donoghue writes for ZDNet UK The EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive is expected to drive up the costs of IT and other tech hardware, as manufacturers... [02 Jan 2007]

Greenpeace clashes with Apple over toxic waste

News The environmental track records of Apple and Lenovo have been singled out for criticism by campaigning group Greenpeace in a report into the toxic chemicals used by the technology industry. The Guide to Greener Electronics, published... [29 Aug 2006]

Tech recycling laws delayed yet again

News Andrew Donoghue writes for ZDNet UK The UK energy minister Malcolm Wicks issued a statement on Thursday admitting that the UK's implementation of the European Waste Electrical and... [16 Dec 2005]

Vista upgrade costs will boost Linux uptake, says Novell

News Andrew Donoghue writes for ZDNet UK Messman claimed certain features of Office allowed employees to waste time at work by making it easy for them to browse non-work related sites. The... [13 Sep 2005]

Greenpeace slams toxic tech industry

News Andrew Donoghue writes for ZDNet UK A Greenpeace report released on Wednesday claims quantities of toxic heavy metals can potentially be released into the workplace and the surrounding environment at all... [19 Aug 2005]

UK fails to enact e-recycling directive - again

News Andrew Donoghue writes for ZDNet UK The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Wednesday that the EU Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) directive will not be... [11 Aug 2005]

Eco friendly laws to tackle stand-by culture

News Andrew Donoghue writes for ZDNet UK The UK government has welcomed EU legislation designed to clamp down on inefficient technology such as computers and household appliances that waste... [07 Jul 2005]

Sun to showcase 'green' thin clients at G8

News Andrew Donoghue writes for ZDNet UK However, extolling the environmental benefits may help as manufacturers and users have to deal with legislation such as the EU Waste Electronic and... [06 Jul 2005]

Hazardous IT waste warning issued

News Andrew Donoghue writes for ZDNet UK The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is warning companies disposing of redundant IT equipment such as computer monitors that they may find... [27 Jun 2005]

Climate change is costing us money, says BT

News Andrew Donoghue writes for ZDNet UK This, the company claims was achieved through investing in energy efficient plant and equipment, reducing waste and buying green energy. BT chief... [15 Jun 2005]

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