In today's business world, technology is like the engine pushing companies into a future where everything is about digital advancements and improvements. However, this also results in a formidable challenge — the staggering accumulation of e-waste globally, which primarily comes from the disposal of obsolete IT equipment. Here in Malaysia, we also grapple with our own e-waste challenges, generating approximately exist, they primarily address the disposal of existing e-waste.
What we need more of are proactive measures designed to curtail e-waste at its source, and businesses — as major contributors of e-waste — must recognise their role as catalysts for positive change. Simple operational changes can pave the way for a more sustainable business landscape.A foundational step in sustainable e-waste management is adopting a mindful approach to purchasing electronic equipment. Many organisations face redundancy issues as different teams independently acquire similar gadgets, leading to the accumulation of surplus electronic devices and eventual e-wast