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sustainability

Big Change: Amazon Swaps Plastic for Paper in Packaging

October 18, 2024

Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, has finally said goodbye to plastic air pillows in its packages. After years of pressure from environmental groups, the company announced last week that it's ditching plastic in favor of paper-based padding that's easier to recycle. This is a big deal bec

environment

Parents Prioritizing Environment for Kids’ Future

October 18, 2024

Many parents are worried about the planet their kids will inherit. A recent survey found that seven out of ten parents are concerned about the future environment. So, how are they dealing with this? Well, they’re teaching their kids to be eco-friendly at home. Four in ten parents make sustainability

entertainment

Transforming Home Entertainment with Yaber’s K3 X Pantone Edition

October 11, 2024

Imagine bringing the magic of the cinema right into your home, but with a modern twist. That's what Yaber is doing with their K3 X Pantone Edition projector. This isn’t just about watching movies; it’s about combining style and performance to suit today’s lifestyles. Yaber, known for pushing bounda

business

Innovative Transport for Southeast Asia: A New Partnership

October 7, 2024

Asia Mobiliti, a top Malaysian mobility company, has teamed up with Unitsky String Technologies from Belarus. Their goal? To bring an exciting new transit solution to Southeast Asia – the Suspended String Transport Technology. This technology is not just about moving people but also minimizing costs

business

Bentley's Green Initiatives: Eco-Friendly Paint and Collaboration within Volkswagen Group

October 7, 2024

Bentley is taking significant steps towards sustainability, aiming to reduce emissions in its paint shop and exploring the use of recycled materials for car paints. The luxury automaker shares these strategies with sister companies Audi and Lamborghini under the Volkswagen Group umbrella. Regular me

environment

Eating Greener: Kingston's Plantiful October

October 4, 2024

Have you ever thought about what you eat? Not just the taste, but how it affects your body and our planet. That’s what Kingston is focusing on this October with a series of events called "Plantiful". It's all about switching to plant-based foods for personal health and environmental sustainability.

environment

Coffee Under Threat: Starbucks Invests in Farms to Fight Climate Change

October 4, 2024

Climate change is making life tough for coffee farmers. Temperatures are rising, and weird weather patterns like La Niña are bringing frosts and droughts that mess with crop growth. This isn’t just bad news for farmers; it also affects what we drink. Starbucks is stepping up to protect its coffee su

education

Growing a Sustainable Future

September 26, 2024

In a world where food insecurity is on the rise, a science teacher in Georgetown County, South Carolina, is taking a unique approach to educate her students about sustainable agriculture. Elizabeth McCarty, a teacher at Waccamaw High School, is seeking funding for a large-scale indoor hydroponic gar

technology

Embracing the Future: Gulf States Bet on AI

September 19, 2024

The Gulf region is witnessing a surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) investments, driven by the potential to contribute $320 billion to the region's economy by 2030. The rapid growth of AI is fueling concerns over energy intensity and greenhouse gas emissions, but Gulf countries are well-positioned

environment

The FCC's Space Sustainability Conundrum: Can They Save the Planet?

September 17, 2024

As humanity ventures further into the unknown, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is faced with a daunting task: to mitigate the environmental harm caused by rising megaconstellations of satellites orbiting the Earth. But, a recent Supreme Court ruling has raised questions about the FCC's a