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bridging the digital divide in developed and underdeveloped countries

How First World Nations Use Tech to Aid Developing Countries

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The industrial revolution started in the 18th century and has since paved the way for modern technology, and therefore, resulted in today’s digital society. Unfortunately, the digital transformation has been made evident in developed countries, while technology in developing countries can still be inaccessible or lagging behind. However, with developed countries’ help, we can bridge […]

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Water Purification Technologies for Sustainable Development

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Water is a Limited Resource The majority of the Earth’s surface (about 70%) is covered in water, however, only very limited water is available for consumption. This includes drinking, cooking, washing and cleaning, and many other purposes. Furthermore, the limited water available must be managed for the entire 7 billion world population as well as

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SMART WATER: SOLVING THE WATER SHORTAGE PROBLEM

Smart water: Solving the water shortage problem

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WHAT IS WATER SHORTAGE? Water shortage is defined as situations where there is insufficient local water to meet human needs (Water Scarcity Atlas, n.d.). This water scarcity can be driven by population growth or by low water availability, where the availability of water is subjected to the physical amount of the resource and the supply

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Consumerism, Sustainability and Thrivability

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Consumerism, Sustainability and Thrivability are three deeply interlinked concepts. Let’s dive into a discussion to understand what they mean and how they are inter-connected. Consumption vs. Consumerism As humanity entered into the 21st century, it did so with the awareness that mass consumption is threatening human health, welfare, and other aspects of life (P.C. Stern,

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Cactus leather: A prickly solution to a tough problem

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The fashion industry is one of the highest contributors to air pollution, making up 10% of all carbon emissions (Wadia, 2020). Many apparel brands are trying to lessen their impact on the environment by using recycled textiles, implementing better agricultural techniques and finding alternative materials. One such sustainable practice has been performed by a brand

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Organic sackcloth from bio-waste

Sustainable Agriculture 101: Keep an Eye On These Indian and Mexican Biowaste Businesses

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India and Mexico are creating revolutionary inventions within the sustainable agribusiness sector. From bioplastics to biowaste materials, companies such as Malai and Biofase, are producing lifestyle products from organic waste. In fact, both agribusinesses are addressing a solution to the global food waste crisis. Did you know that 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted

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A Decade of Sustainable Development: 2020 in Review

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Ten years of pain or gain? In the fight for sustainable development, we have seen a decade filled with many surprises: both good and bad. 2020 has come with a lot of lessons and this stirs up a wake-up call to the inhabitants of Planet Earth. What went wrong? What should we stop? How can

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