Barry Poke

Oct 18, 2024 | 6gworld.com | Barry Poke |Alex Lawrence

By Barry Poke, CEO of urBusinessIn 2024, IT devices are an indispensable part of business operations. However, the rapid turnover of phones, laptops, and network equipment is creating a mounting environmental problem—particularly in the form of e-waste. As the UK ranks among the top global contributors to e-waste, the challenge of managing these resources sustainably is critical.

Oct 11, 2024 | waste360.com | Barry Poke

LOS ANGELES -- Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing and HVAC company serving residential and commercial locations in California and Arizona, recently partnered with Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) to install two free water-efficient toilets for a local senior in the community. The efforts were part of Rooter Hero's charitable program Hero Helps. "When the WLCAC reached out, we knew we had to help," said John Akhoian, co-founder and CEO of Rooter Hero.

Oct 11, 2024 | waste360.com | Barry Poke |Arlene Karidis

PRESTON, Conn., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste solutions and operator of the Reworld™ SECONN Thermomechanical Treatment Facility (TTF), is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Community Partner of the Year award by the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut.

Oct 10, 2024 | waste360.com | Barry Poke

In 2024, working IT devices are an essential cog in the machine for any modern business. However, the inevitable churn and burn of phones, tablets, and computers contributes to a growing e-waste problem in the UK. The country remains one of the world’s leading e-waste contributors, with only 31% of eligible devices being recycled.