e-Waste      

What is e-waste?

e-waste (electronic waste) comes in many forms and is generated by business’s growing electronic needs.  Examples of e-waste include the materials found inside computers, photocopiers, printers, monitors and batteries.

Why is e-Waste an issue?

e-waste in Australia is growing at over three times the rate of general municipal waste causing huge environmental damage.  By 2005, one computer will become obsolete for every new one put on the market.

Kyocera and the environment

Kyocera’s world wide green policies encourage conservation and recycling, our products and technologies are developed to minimize impact on the environment.

“Kyocera was founded with a passion to make economics and ecology work hand in hand” David Finn, Managing Director, Kyocera Mita Australia.

Kyocera and e-Waste

Kyocera recently worked with Clean Up Australia to compile a survey on Business e-waste, which looks at awareness, attitudes and action towards e-Waste reduction.  

To view the e-waste survey report please click here   

To view speaker notes from e-Waste Media Conference please click on the name of the speaker :

Ian Kiernan - Executive Chairman, Clean Up Australia

Cathy Zoi - Environmental Protection Agency

David Finn - Managing Director, Kyocera Mita Australia

 What can you do?

To learn about easy steps you can take towards a greener office click here to see our “Clean up your office” Fact sheet