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Sustainability Daily Podcast 10/23/2025
Welcome back to the show. Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of circular-economy breakthroughs, digital infrastructure plays, and practical tools aimed at making industry more resilient, efficient, and sustainable.
NowVertical’s Strategic Account Strategy Delivers Record-Speed $1M+ Account in UK Market
Author: GlobeNewswire | Date: October 22, 2025
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NowVertical landed more than US $1 million in contracted revenue within six months from a UK-based strategic account, the fastest ramp since launching its Strategic Account Program. The company reports US $37.3 million in program revenue over the past 18 months, with 70% of H1 revenue now coming from these accounts. The win underscores demand for data modernization and AI-led decision-making, with NowVertical emphasizing outcome-based delivery and lean, embedded teams.
Cyclic Materials and VACUUMSCHMELZE expand partnership to recycle rare earth magnet manufacturing waste in the U.S.
Author: Business Wire | Date: October 22, 2025
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Cyclic Materials and VACUUMSCHMELZE signed a 10-year exclusive deal to recycle 100% of magnet production byproducts at VAC’s new South Carolina facility, advancing a circular North American supply chain for critical rare earths. The agreement includes options to reintegrate recycled materials back into VAC’s production, supporting high-purity feedstocks for EVs, renewables, and defense. Cyclic’s expansion in Mesa, Arizona and strong strategic investor backing position it as a key circularity partner for electrification sectors.
Roclub raises $11.7m to support US teleoperation platform launch
Author: Ross Law | Date: October 22, 2025
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Germany-based roclub raised $11.7 million to launch its remote operation platform for medical devices in the U.S., initially targeting radiology equipment amid a forecasted shortage of radiologists. The HIPAA-compliant, FDA-cleared solution connects vetted technologists to MRI and CT scanners via a secure, smartphone-sized connector, enabling multi-site coverage and real-time audio/video collaboration. The model aims to reduce staffing bottlenecks, improve equipment utilization, and deliver measurable ROI for providers.
Fortech and Mastercard unveil fleet card solution
Author: Not specified | Date: October 22, 2025
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Fortech and Mastercard introduced an open-loop fleet payment solution that surfaces granular transaction data—such as plate number, fuel type, mileage, price per litre, and litres dispensed—directly through corporate cards. Integrated with Fortech’s e-invoicing platform, the system streamlines reconciliation, improves compliance, and supports more transparent, efficient, and sustainable fleet operations. Pilots begin in Italy by 2026 with plans to expand across Europe.
Next-gen PoW chain Alephium prepares DeFi engine amidst DEX boom
Author: Joseph Kennedy | Date: October 22, 2025
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Alephium is launching a protocol-owned DEX and native staking to align on-chain economics with network usage, redistributing fees to stakers and fueling token buybacks and burns. Built on BlockFlow sharding, sUTXO, and a Proof-of-Less-Work consensus, the chain targets high throughput, reduced energy consumption, and stronger smart contract security. The move positions Alephium as a credibly neutral, scalable base layer for institutional-grade DeFi.
Cleancore Solutions commends House of Doge’s expanding global sports team investments, advancing the real-world utility for Dogecoin
Author: Clayton Adams, CEO of CleanCore Solutions (quoted) | Date: October 22, 2025
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CleanCore praised House of Doge’s stakes in Italy’s U.S. Triestina Calcio 1918 and Switzerland’s HC Sierre, with plans to integrate Dogecoin payments for tickets, concessions, and merchandise. The effort aims to demonstrate practical crypto utility while supporting a more stable ecosystem via the Official Dogecoin Treasury. It’s another step in linking digital assets with everyday fan experiences and merchant acceptance.
