The Warehouse Group takes on e-waste in Aotearoa by joining TechCollect NZ

The Warehouse Group (TWG) joined other TechCollect NZ members, including Apple, Canon NZ, Dell, HP New Zealand and Microsoft, to reduce the impact of e-waste on New Zealand's eco-systems. TCNZ membership represents a strong commitment from TWG to building a circular economy and a sustainable future for Aotearoa.

During 2021, TWG worked with TCNZ to deliver a free national e-waste collection and recycling service, which had recycled over 63,000 kg of e-waste across 16 Noel Leeming and six Warehouse Stationery stores since January 2021.

The Warehouse Group Chief Sustainability Officer, David Benattar, said:

"The pilot programme has been successful in diverting a significant amount of e-waste from landfill and we want to do more. Our TechCollect NZ membership will enable us to drive positive change and further support efforts to rid New Zealand of e-waste, alongside other industry leaders. We're focused on making it as easy as possible for our customers to recycle their unwanted electronic equipment in our stores."

TCNZ's members require it to partner with local e-waste recycling service providers meeting stringent health, safety and environmental standards. At least 90% of valuable resources embedded within recovered e-waste are reclaimed and reused as secondary materials in the manufacture of new products.

Oliver Hill, TCNZ Director and HP New Zealand Country Manager: "Having The Warehouse Group join TechCollect NZ is a key milestone given its strength in the technology sector and its genuine focus on creating a more sustainable future."

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