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Sustainability Daily Podcast
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Apollino’s RFN to showcase world’s first full matrix of electric dirt bikes at EICMA 2025
Author: Not provided | Date: October 23, 2025
RFN, a brand under Apollino, will debut a complete lineup of mass-production electric dirt bikes at EICMA 2025, spanning models for kids to competition-ready pros. The showcase signals a maturing electric off-road ecosystem focused on performance, inclusivity, and lower-impact mobility. For the industry, it’s a clear step toward mainstreaming electric powersports with options for every rider level.
IF YOU MISSED OUT ON REAL ESTATE, STOCKS, AND BITCOIN – AI calculates XRP is the next wealth frontier
Author: BC DEFI | Date: October 23, 2025
BC DEFI added XRP support alongside BTC, LTC, and ETC, highlighting instant activation and AI-managed computing contracts for automated income. The platform emphasizes enterprise security, transparent dashboards, and operations powered by clean-energy data centers. For users, the draw is speed, simplicity, and a menu of short-duration contracts—though, as always, diligent evaluation is essential with any high-yield crypto offering.
Innovative use of biowaste-based cementitious grouts for semi-flexible pavement application and optimization using response surface methodology
Author: Muhammad Imran Khan | Date: October 23, 2025
Researchers found that replacing cement with sugarcane bagasse ash (around 15–16%) in grouts for semi-flexible pavements can maintain strong mechanical performance while lowering environmental impact. The optimized mix (about 16% bagasse ash, 0.35 w/c ratio) balanced flowability and strength, pointing to a practical pathway to reduce cement use. It’s a promising advance for more durable, lower-carbon road surfaces.
Make a difference with Rob Craven of ScalePassion
Author: PRINT Magazine | Date: Not provided
Rob Craven discusses building purpose-driven companies that align personal fulfillment with business outcomes, advocating for stakeholder-centered and regenerative models. The conversation underscores the role of intentional leadership, rest, and reflection in driving impact without sacrificing profit. It’s a timely reminder that culture and clarity of purpose are essential levers for sustainable growth.
The AI boom is here but small businesses bet on human skills
Author: Caroline Castrillon | Date: October 23, 2025
New data from Gusto shows small businesses are leaning into people-first strategies, with 70% of new hires in customer-facing roles while AI handles routine tasks. Owners are doubling down on empathy, communication, and relationship-building as key differentiators, using AI to free up time for high-touch service. For workers, the most resilient career path blends tech fluency with human-centered skills.
From electric off-road innovation and lower-carbon materials to purpose-led leadership and people-powered service, today’s stories share a common thread: sustainability thrives when technology, design, and human judgment work together. Whether you’re piloting new mobility, paving greener roads, building values-driven brands, or sharpening human skills in an AI age, the future belongs to integrated solutions that deliver impact where it counts.
