Biochar is a carbon-rich substance that does not degrade in the soil even when left there for millennia. It can also be used as a renewable energy resource. Biochar’s high stability and potential use in carbon sequestration inspired the combustion-based sequestration of carbon-based materials. Because of its capacity to trap carbon with little effort, it […]
Digital health technologies improve health, healthcare services, and well-being. They aid data collection, disease monitoring, risk assessment, and decision-making (Rahimi-Ardabili, Magrabi & Coiera, 2022). Yet, a digital health paradox arises when considering the environmental impact of digital health technologies. Digital health began in the 1960s with electronic health records (EHRs), shifting from paper-based systems to
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Environment, Health, Innovation, Technology
Biodiversity is disappearing at an alarming rate with species extinction and ecosystem degradation accelerating owing to human activities. With projections indicating that biodiversity loss, particularly rising species extinctions, will likely persist without substantial intervention. Weak or poorly enforced environmental laws allow prolific biodiversity loss. Individual consumption patterns lead to high demand for products that rely
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Business, Environment, Government
Introduction We often microwave our lunch boxes and boil water in a plastic kettle. These actions can lead to problems that arise from microplastics. Microplastics can negatively impact human health and the environment. The issue of microplastics is particularly concerning as plastic packaging does not biodegrade and inevitably resurfaces years later (Kumar et al., 2021).
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Environment, Health, Science, Sustainability
Today, Covid crisis has shown us the importance of acting early to avoid larger negative impacts. Sustainability is one of those issues that require urgent actions from us. Failure to address it will certainly result in huge
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Business, Environment, Strategy
Greenwashing in marketing poses a major challenge to addressing climate change. This problem is becoming more prominent as the world becomes more aware of the urgency of our climate crisis. Promises of environmental stewardship from companies or organisations can mislead the public into believing they are doing more to protect the environment than they are.
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Business, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Designing for longevity in the circular economy requires innovative approaches through systems thinking. This article explores how this approach supports sustainability by reducing waste and keeping resources in use. It highlights systems thinking as a key approach, encouraging adaptable, repairable, and emotionally durable products. The Intersection of Systems Thinking and the Circular Economy In our
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Business, Innovation, Society, Sustainability
The ongoing and rapid global revolution of innovative technologies is transforming the healthcare industry remarkably. Certainly, strong emphasis and increased investment are set to drive the industry more than any other in the future. Therefore, this article will explore 10 Technologies Revolutionising Healthcare. How are Humans Transforming Healthcare? “Revolutionising Healthcare” is a term used to
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Health, Human Rights, Innovation, Lifestyle
With many nations embracing better environmental policies, electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining widespread popularity as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil-fuel cars. In fact, EVs will make up 35 percent of all global new vehicle sales by 2030. Following this, it is necessary to consider the expansion and improvement of charging infrastructure. What Are Electric
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Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability, Technology
It’s time for a sustainable catechism on creative consumerism. We live on a finite world. Let’s face it; even time is finite, whether viewing it as our own lives or in the cosmic sense (dependent on philosophy). THRIVE has these 12 marvellous strategies to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals called the Foundational Focus
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Education, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
