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Historic day for TV industry as first recycling station opens

Today marks an historic moment in the 56-year history of television in Australia, with the first recycling station now accepting end-of-life TVs, as well as PC hardware and peripherals.

Tue 15/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

ANZRP signs Dell, Pioneer, NEC, Uniden and Epson amongst 16 new partners

The Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP) this afternoon announced the signing of 16 new members to its organisation. We have the full list and an updated scorecard of recycling appointments.

Tue 01/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

DHL to start TV and PC recycling in Canberra from 15 May 2012

DHL Supply Chain Australia is the first of the three approved E-Waste recyclers to announce a start-date and location for the collection of obsolete TVs and PC hardware, with Canberra the first Australian city to be serviced.

Mon 30/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic's recycling credentials will be invaluable to ANZRP: Part 2

Following on from yesterday's introduction to the history and environmental credentials of Panasonic, Current.com.au today presents Part Two of this special feature, shedding light on the topical issues of recycling and product stewardship.

Tue 17/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic's recycling credentials will be invaluable to ANZRP: Part 1

Following news that Panasonic Australia MD Steve Rust has been appointed to the board of the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform, Current presents a special feature on Pana's history and its environmental credentials.

Tue 17/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic joins ANZRP industry recycling program for TVs, MD joins board

Panasonic Australia has today officially announced that it has joined the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP) to fulfil its TV recycling obligations as laid out in the Product Stewardship Act 2011.

Wed 11/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

HP partners with Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform

Hewlett-Packard Australia has become the latest consumer electronics company to officially confirm its involvement in the Government's product stewardship initiative by partnering with the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform.

Tue 10/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony & DHL partner for TV recycling scheme

Sony Australia has partnered with DHL as the logistics company's first partner for the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. Together, the companies aim to reach a national recycling target of 80% by 2021.

Mon 02/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

DHL logistics gets on board Television & Computer Recycling Scheme

Logistics company DHL has announced its involvement in the National Television & Computer Recycling Scheme - a government initiative aimed at increasing recycling rates for electronic products, and reducing landfill.

Wed 07/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Logistics group jumps on board product stewardship program

Following the Government's announcement of a Product Stewardship Bill aimed at increasing CE recycling, Australian logistics company QLS Group has announced that it will be applying to operate a TV recycling program in Australia.

Wed 14/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony launches TV removal and recycling program through Sony Centres

Sony Australia has started offering a free removal and recycling program for old TVs, provided consumers buy their new TV from a Sony Centre retail outlet.

Fri 11/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

TV recycling can be run at a profit with forced consumer involvement

By forcing consumers to recycle their end of life CRTs and appliances, the Japanese Government and recycling partners have created a self-sustaining way of avoiding increases to landfill.

Tue 06/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

E-waste not, want not: Panasonic joins government in recycling initiative

Panasonic has today announced that it will provide support for new e-waste recycling initiatives put in place by the Australian Government, by providing the expertise of their leading recycling engineers.

Thu 23/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Hisense joins board of TV recycling lobby group

Hisense Australia will now be taking a more active role in the green direction of end-of-life appliances, with its head of marketing, Andre Iannuzzi joining the board of directors at Product Stewardship Australia (PSA).

Mon 15/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

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Inside the HIA Sydney Home Show: Image Gallery

While the builders and specifiers were out in force at the HIA Sydney Home Show today, there were also plenty of appliance brands showing off their wares.

Fri 17/05/2013 01:07:32 / Read More »

HIA Home Show gets a taste of Switzerland with V-Zug

After a run in Melbourne in April, the HIA Home Show has arrived in Sydney with builders, designers, specifiers and consumers turning out in force today for the second day of the exhibition.

Fri 17/05/2013 12:53:25 / Read More »

Waitrose moves a step closer to Australian launch, John Lewis to follow?

Leading British supermarket chain Waitrose is making tentative plans to enter the Australian market, at least in some capacity, prompting speculation that department store John Lewis could be following.

Fri 17/05/2013 10:11:55 / Read More »

ASKO drops whitegoods prices for May Sale

Swedish major appliance brand ASKO is bringing back its May Sale in 2013 offering discounts of between $100 and $200 on its range of dishwashers, washing machines and dryers.

Fri 17/05/2013 09:55:31 / Read More »

Retailers encouraged to learn more about changes to workplace relations

The Australian Retailers Association is holding Employment Relations Briefings in Sydney and Melbourne next week to educate retailers and staff on changes in the workplace relations field.

Thu 16/05/2013 02:25:47 / Read More »

Samsung NX300 camera puts Usain in the campaign

Samsung has recruited Usain Bolt to promote its new NX300 interchangeable lens camera, with the World's Fastest Man set to appear in retail stores across the country in a dynamic marketing campaign.

Thu 16/05/2013 11:11:00 / Read More »
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Launch of LG Ultra HD and Curved OLED proves brand is 'category captain'

LG Electronics today unveiled its 2013 range of television products, including a Curved OLED TV, new Ultra HD models in smaller sizes at more affordable price points, and new LED LCD and plasma TVs.

Wed 01/05/2013 04:55:02 / Read More »

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Inside the HIA Sydney Home Show: Image Gallery

While the builders and specifiers were out in force at the HIA Sydney Home Show today, there were also plenty of appliance brands showing off their wares.

Fri 17/05/2013 01:07:32 / Read More »

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The best Mother's Day Personal Care gift ideas

Mother's Day presents a great opportunity to ramp up sales in the personal care category while also making sure there are plenty of satisfied gift recipients come 12 May 2013. Here are six of the best new personal care appliances.

Tue 30/04/2013 10:49:26 / Read More »

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Breville unveils 'Sage by Heston Blumenthal' brand for the Brits

The Breville Group has today revealed its new United Kingdom brand name will be 'Sage by Heston Blumenthal'. Sixteen small appliances from Breville's range will be released on 21 May 2013 through of variety of retailers.

Mon 13/05/2013 01:30:32 / Read More »

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Weathering winter sales: Sunbeam talks seasonal appliances

With the start of winter just over two weeks away, retailers are starting to think about heating. Although seasonal can be a difficult category to sell, Sunbeam says there are ways to boost sales, no matter what the weather is doing.

Tue 14/05/2013 02:41:28 / Read More »

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ASKO drops whitegoods prices for May Sale

Swedish major appliance brand ASKO is bringing back its May Sale in 2013 offering discounts of between $100 and $200 on its range of dishwashers, washing machines and dryers.

Fri 17/05/2013 09:55:31 / Read More »

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Waitrose moves a step closer to Australian launch, John Lewis to follow?

Leading British supermarket chain Waitrose is making tentative plans to enter the Australian market, at least in some capacity, prompting speculation that department store John Lewis could be following.

Fri 17/05/2013 10:11:55 / Read More »

Retailers encouraged to learn more about changes to workplace relations

The Australian Retailers Association is holding Employment Relations Briefings in Sydney and Melbourne next week to educate retailers and staff on changes in the workplace relations field.

Thu 16/05/2013 02:25:47 / Read More »

Panasonic reaching out to sales staff on national roadshow

The sales and marketing teams at Panasonic is currently pounding the pavement around Australia as it embarks on a full service retail roadshow.

Thu 16/05/2013 09:32:29 / Read More »

Canon claims no-one sells cameras like traditional retailers

The next stage of Canon's 'No One Sees It Like You' marketing campaign is a promotion to encourage consumers to only purchase their DSLRs, compact system cameras and point-and-shoots from authorise resellers.

Wed 15/05/2013 04:53:55 / Read More »