Tag: #TechForGood
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Burned for Scrap: The Dark Afterlife of Our Electronics—and How to Fix It
E-waste, now the fastest-growing solid waste stream, poses significant environmental and health challenges. In 2022, over 62 million tonnes were generated, with only 17.4% recycled. Despite its complexity, e-waste also supports livelihoods in places like Ghana. Solutions lie in designing more repairable devices and fostering transparency in supply chains.
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Sustainability Through Innovation: Insights from Siemens’ Sustainability Journey
Siemens’ CTO, Thomas Kiessling, discusses the company’s tech-driven sustainability efforts in the Climate Confident podcast. Siemens aims to halve its CO2 footprint by 2020, targeting net zero emissions by 2030. They use IoT and AI to optimize energy use, demonstrating the transformative power of technology in creating a cleaner, more sustainable world.