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Latin America, Caribbean Embrace Transition to Circular Economy
A regional coalition, led by UNEP, will support access to financing by the public and private sector, with special emphasis on SMEs — to foster innovation and the implementation of specific projects in the region. The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) has launched a regional coalition that aims to support Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) transition to a circular economy. As the region continues to grapple with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a circular economy transition offers new and better growth opportunities to build a resilient and low-carbon economic recovery.
These tiny liquid robots never run out of juice as long as they have food –
Artist’s rendering of autonomous, continuous “liquid robots” in an animated GIF. When you think of a robot, images of R2-D2 or C-3PO might come to mind. But robots can serve up more than just entertainment on the big screen. In a lab, for example, robotic systems can improve safety and efficiency by performing repetitive tasks and handling harsh chemicals. But before a robot can get to work, it needs energy—typically from electricity or a battery. Yet even the most sophisticated robot can run out of juice. For many years, scientists have wanted to make a robot that can work autonomously and continuously, without electrical input.
Why stop at plastic bags and straws? The case for a global treaty banning most single-use plastics (Why stop at plastics? Think about it…)
Single-use plastics are a blessing and a curse. They have fueled a revolution in commercial and consumer convenience and improved hygiene standards, but also have saturated the world’s coastlines and clogged landfills.
Using insects to convert food waste into sustainable feed for animals – Science and Technology Facilities Council
Using insects to convert food waste into sustainable feed for animals The larvae of the black soldier fly. (Credit: European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom) 14 October 2020 The UK’s first large-scale farm that will use insects to convert food waste into sustainable feed for farmed animals has moved a step closer…
Getting Sustainability Right With Tony’s Chocolonely’s Six-Layer Impact Strategy
Dutch chocolate maker Tony’s Chocolonely sets an example for how to achieve sustainability. This is their six-layered impact strategy, which others can apply too.
CIOs should focus on using new tools, ‘not just adopting them’
Kudelski Group’s chief information security officer (CISO), Jason Hicks, is a veteran information security and risk management executive with more than 17 years of global information risk experience, including deep technical and risk management expertise. Prior to Kudelski Security, Hicks served as global CISO at Ares Management, a multinational alternative asset manager with more than $140bn in assets under management.