Using computer vision and machine learning, AMP Robotics has designed an intelligent three-handed robot that can analyse and sort 80 items of recycling per minute using suction cups — a rate that is twice as fast as human sorters.  By speeding up the process of sorting recyclable materials, AMP Robotics hopes to increase the total amount of materials that can be effectively recycled and reused, in turn, savings tons of emissions that these otherwise missed materials would accrue in landfills. https://www.inverse.com/innovation/ai-to-transform-how-you-recycle

Leather's use of animal products and harsh chemicals makes it problematic not only for animal rights activists but environmentalis

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"Financial institutions are upgrading their technology to navigate the pandemic. But in the current regulatory climate, new tech demands new ways of managing risk.Institutions will have to balance the benefits of technological advances with the challenges of risk management. In our experience, three key components are equally essential to striking this balance:1. Establish a new risk strategy and culture2. Ensure attention, knowledge, and support at both operational and board levels3. Shift the organizational mindset from governance to reinforcing desired behaviour"McKinsey Digitalhttps://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey

Israel is well known these days as the “Nation of Innovation” and “StartUp nation”. With nearly 4,000 startups and more than 300 multinationals opening R&D centres in Israel and the highest investment in R&D per capita in the world, Israel is living up to its legend. However, it is often forgotten that up until the 1970s, Israel was considered a developing country, struggling to provide its citizens with the most basic needs. Israel was able to overcome many of its struggles and become the strong economy it is today. See how with some examples: http://www.israeltrade.org.au/devtech-harnessing-israeli-innovation-to-create-a-better-world-for-all/H/T to our Accra Office

The German government has approved landmark legislation which forces listed companies to have at least one woman on their manageme