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Recycling

Google’s ClearGrasp AI model helps robots better recognize transparent objects Recycling

Google’s ClearGrasp AI model helps robots better recognize transparent objects

Optical sensors such as cameras and lidar are a fundamental part of modern robotics platforms, but they suffer from a common flaw: transparent objects like glass containers tend to confuse them. That’s because most of the algorithms analyzing data from those sensors assume all surfaces are Lambertian, or that they…
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February 12, 2020
Startup develops a behavioural-change program for recycling Recycling

Startup develops a behavioural-change program for recycling

Yoyo's recycling strategy involves building community ties | Photo source Yoyo Innovation Sustainability Startup develops a behavioural-change program for recycling Sustainability A French programme applies some of the same principles of organisations like Alcoholics Anonymous to help people recycle more Spotted: Most people know they should recycle, but their good…
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February 11, 2020
Tennessee lawmaker drinks from chocolate syrup bottle during legislative session without shame Recycling

Tennessee lawmaker drinks from chocolate syrup bottle during legislative session without shame

Reporter Natalie Allison, who covers state politics for The Tennessean in Nashville, tweeted a photo Monday (the photo was shot by photojournalist George Walker IV) of TN state Rep. Kent Calfee drinking from a Hershey’s chocolate syrup bottle. Weird. Or -- not weird, if you ask TN state Rep. Kent…
bubmag
February 4, 2020
Package Free Is A Curated Marketplace For Low-Waste Living Recycling

Package Free Is A Curated Marketplace For Low-Waste Living

A sustainability-focused ecommerce platform runs two NYC outposts to make it easy for shoppers to keep their eco impact low Brands and retailers are building eco-friendliness into their business models from the get-go through various strategies connected to  sustainability. One policy is to avoid packaging altogether: Package Free, an ecomm platform…
bubmag
February 3, 2020