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The Link Between AI, Electronics, And Sustainability

By the end of 2022, a revolutionary technical marvel seemed unleashed on society. However, the story of artificial intelligence (AI) dates back to 1952, when computer scientist Arthur Samuel created software to play checkers. Today, AI is reshaping industries across the globe, including businesses' approach to sustainability.

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Why Redistribution Makes Sustainable, Financial, and Component Sense

The ways in which electronic components and their metals are treated by human economies are similar to our understanding of the linear process of life: birth, life, and death. First, elements are mined to bring life to electronic devices. Then, when the outer shell no longer works, components end their existence as electronic waste (e-waste) in one of the world’s landfills. 

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Planet and Profit: Why a Sustainable Supply Chain makes Good Business and Environmental Sense

In this time of extensive climate change, many companies and governments are keen to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. From cycle-to-work schemes and recycling initiatives to renewable energy legislation and plant-based diets, individuals and corporations are taking steps to lower their carbon footprint. It is important to note that, however well-meaning, these measures are minimal when compared to the major culprits of environmental destruction: mass production and global consumption.

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