TechCollect, a free national recycling service for computers, computer accessories and TVs, has appointed Howorth, Ogilvy Public Relations.
TechCollect was established by Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP) in response to the Federal Government’s National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) and is the only not-for-profit industry backed e-waste recycling service approved under the NTCRS. TechCollect’s member companies include many of the world’s biggest technology brands, such as Toshiba, Canon, Epson, HP, Fuji Xerox, Dell and Panasonic.
Howorth’s remit will cover all areas of TechCollect’s communications activities, working closely with the organisation to drive greater awareness and advocacy for responsible e-waste recycling in Australia through corporate and consumer media relations and stakeholder engagement.
Tim Fullerton, National Marketing Manager, TechCollect, said: “TechCollect is in an exciting phase of development, and Howorth’s team of specialists stood out during the pitch process by demonstrating a deep understanding of how carefully targeted communications can help us achieve our business objectives and achieve better community and environmental outcomes.”
“If we allow our e-waste to go into landfill or be disposed of inappropriately, hazardous substances and materials can leak into the soil and impact the environment, and we lose resources with high re-use value. To combat this, we’re dedicated to setting the highest possible standards for responsible recycling, and achieving at least 90 per cent recovery of raw materials. Our partnership with Howorth will assist us in raising community and industry awareness,” added Tim.
Australians are among the highest users of technology worldwide, with the collective volume of televisions and computers reaching the end of their useful life expected to reach 181,000 tonnes by 2027-28 – making e-waste one of the fastest growing types of waste.
Graham White, Managing Director, Howorth said: “TechCollect plays an important role in the community and we’re looking forward to working with the organisation to create broader awareness of the need to dispose of our e-waste responsibly.”
TechCollect joins Howorth’s impressive client roster which includes Microsoft, Telstra, Canon, Getty Images, Kobo, Ancestry.com.au, Toshiba and Twitter.
