Sustainable mobile networks
Sustainability is at the forefront of AMTA’s vision and programs. The mobile industry is leading the way in responsible and sustainable business, and in turn, improving the lives of Australians and the environment in which they live. Our members are making a positive impact on how the mobile industry is achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, leading product stewardship and developing the circular economy.
Australia’s mobile network operators are reducing energy use and adopting more energy efficient practices and connectivity to help make processes smarter, leading to a reduction in the carbon emissions of all industries. In this context the industry is a key enabler of sustainable action and will help deliver a sustainable future for the planet and people.
Read more about how Australia’s mobile network operators are championing sustainability on their websites:
Mobile network equipment providers are also committed to sustainability and developing more efficient networks and building and you can read their sustainability reports on their websites:
Turbo-charging recycling
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) welcomes the Government’s latest plans to turbocharge product stewardship in Australia. On Thursday,10 July 2020, the Government announced the establishment of a new $20 million Product
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Mobile phone recycling
Mobile phone waste is a growing problem around the world. An increasing number of mobile phones are reaching the end of their life which contain valuable and reusable materials. Through recycling the components from a mobile phone can be transformed
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