Category: Environment
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Revolutionizing Recycling: Robotics and Automation for Enhanced Recovery and Efficiency
In the wake of global environmental concerns, the recycling industry stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation. Yet, it grapples with significant challenges such as complex waste streams, labor shortages, and the pressing need to improve recovery rates. Enter the era of robotics and automation – a transformative force redefining the recycling landscape. This article…
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Simple Ways You Can Do Your Part for the Environment Using Tech
Environmental concerns are on everyone’s minds in 2021. We are all looking for new ways to reduce our carbon emissions and promote ethical and eco-friendly practices. As technology continues to advance, there are many ways that we can use tech in our daily lives to help reduce our impact on the environment. Here are some…
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Columbus-area landscaping company adds robotic mowers to fleet
Environmental Management Inc, one of the largest, individually-owned landscaping companies in central Ohio, has recently begun deploying its new line of autonomous mowing robots, developed and produced by RC Mowers, a manufacturer of American-made robotic mowers. Mark Wehinger, EMI president, says: “The future of mowing is here, and we’re proud to be one of the…
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Robotic recycling specialist EverestLabs expands into India
EverestLabs, developer of RecycleOS, the “first” AI-enabled operating system for material recovery facilities (MRFs), is expanding globally with the opening of a new Robotics Operations Center office, focused on engineering, in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. India has emerged as a global powerhouse for engineering talent in recent years. The expansion into the country aligns with…
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4ocean launches new drone to help keep the world’s coastlines clean
4ocean, a startup company which specialises in building robots to clean up the environment, has unveiled its latest machine – the Pixie Drone. (See video below.) The Pixie Drone is designed to help keep coastlines free of plastic and other floating debris without disturbing marine life. The company says the Pixie is both remote controlled and…
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Chicago area landscaping company deploys its first autonomous mowing robots this season
Sebert Landscape, a commercial landscape contractor serving Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin, is among the first landscaping companies in the US to add the new RC Mowers Autonomous Mowing Robots to its fleet of lawncare equipment. Jeff Sebert, founder and CEO of the Bartlett, Illinois-based landscaping company Sebert, says: “I’m so proud to be one of…
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Sustainable Manufacturing: A Key Driver for Environmental Responsibility
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the need for environmental responsibility has reached critical proportions. Climate change, resource depletion, and pollution have become global challenges that demand urgent action. Amidst these pressing concerns, sustainable manufacturing has emerged as a key driver for promoting environmental responsibility. This article delves into the concept of sustainable manufacturing, highlighting…
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The Rise of Sustainable Automation: Innovations and Best Practices in Fashion and Manufacturing
Have you ever thought about how the fashion industry is responsible for roughly 10 percent of global carbon emissions? But here’s the good news – believe it or not – there’s a shift happening toward more sustainable practices; and automation is playing a huge role in this change. Let’s dive into how innovations in fashion…
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Can robotics improve the environment?
Although conversations about the impact of robots on society more often than not focus on the negative aspects of automation – such as the number of jobs that might be threatened by the rise of AI and robotics – there is also a very real possibility that new technologies like robots can be used to…
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Recycling company EverestLabs raises $16 million and reports 200 percent growth
EverestLabs, developer of RecycleOSSM, which it claims is “the first AI-enabled operating system for material recycling facilities” (MRFs), has reported its key milestones accomplished in 2022. Successes included rapid customer growth with key recycling facilities, such as North America’s largest commingled recycling facility, more than 200 percent deployment growth for the second year in a…