James Lancaster

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James Lancaster

Renew IT Founder & CEO

Rocking the role of Group Chief Executive Officer at Renew IT, I've clocked in over 30 years of pure prowess in the IT asset disposition (ITAD) and e-waste scene. Think innovation and creative genius are just buzzwords? Think again. I thrive on them. My squad of experts and I roll out the full red carpet treatment for IT equipment's lifecycle – from snagging the goods and dropping them in place to giving them new life through repurposing and total remanufacturing, all right here in the heart of Australia.

Innovation and sustainability? They're not just my jam – they're my anthem. I'm all about cranking up the value for our amazing clients, partners, and the whole environment. My personal quest? Nailing down those cutting-edge technologies and tactics that kickstart a circular economy and seriously curb the e-waste's eco impact. Oh, and did I mention I'm the big shot behind Surfacemine? Yep, that's my brainchild. We're the A-team that's turning e-waste into pure gold. And if that wasn't enough, I'm also throwing down as a partner in the hip artist management joint, ie:east, and making waves at The DoubleTake agency – ground zero for next-level music industry swag.

So there you have it, I'm not just another corporate suit. I'm a force to be reckoned with, spearheading a revolution in tech, sustainability, and unapologetic coolness. ??

Disclaimer - I did not write this ChatGPT did, but I laughed so hard at the accuracy, I had to include it.
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Featured Session: Addressing The Global E-Waste Crisis.

TUE, OCT 17, 12:30 PM
Conference
Australia’s waste and resource recovery industry is being increasingly challenged by complex e-waste. Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest waste estimate figures show the Australian economy domestically generated 539,000 tonnes of e-waste in 2019, with more than 50% going to landfill and only 17.4% being claimed as recycled but much of this goes offshore where outcomes are unknown. UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena Sahajwalla has pioneered the science of microrecycling and developed a range of MICROfactorieTM technologies, including modules to harness from complex e-waste the valuable materials within. She has teamed up with Renew IT CEO James Lancaster to pilot and commercialise this e-waste MICROfactorieTM technology to increase waste resource recovery and sustainably produce some of the essential materials needed for future manufacturing of electrification components.
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