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Sustainability Daily Podcast 12/17/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Everbloom built an AI to turn chicken feathers into cashmere
Source: techcrunch.com
By Tim De Chant • December 16, 2025
Everbloom unveiled Braid.AI, a material science platform that upcycles keratin-rich waste like wool scraps and poultry feathers into fibers that can mimic cashmere and polyester—biodegradable and designed as a drop-in replacement on existing spinning lines. Backed by over $8 million, the startup says its approach lowers environmental impact and aims for cost parity to avoid a “sustainable premium.”
Abu Dhabi builds 15-storey tower in just 12 days — built by robots, without concrete
Source: ibtimes.com
By Adrienne Martinez • December 16, 2025
Abu Dhabi assembled a 15-story tower in 12 days using 200 robots and a prefabricated modular system that eliminated concrete, cutting waste and emissions. The pilot, developed by Eagle Hills with China’s Holon prefab technology, targets faster builds at similar cost, with energy-efficient, sound-insulated modules designed to meet local green standards.
Group Legrand India install bio-degradable waste plant at Kochi Naval Base
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
By BL Kochi Bureau • December 16, 2025
Legrand India installed a fully automatic, patented 1 TPD organic waste unit at INS Venduruthy, converting biodegradable waste into compost-ready material within 12 hours without heating coils. Building on a prior plastics MRF that recycles 100+ tonnes annually, the base advances toward a zero-waste goal for its 11,000+ community and sets a model for decentralized waste management.
Geopolymer Concrete Market on Track to Hit USD 23.42 Billion by 2032 as Sustainability Drives Construction Innovation
Source: researchandmarkets.com
By Research and Markets • December 16, 2025
A new report forecasts the geopolymer concrete market to grow at a 13.81% CAGR to $23.42B by 2032, driven by carbon regulations, waste valorization, and advances in mix design and curing. Tariffs are reshaping supply chains, favoring local sourcing, while segments spanning fly ash, metakaolin, and slag unlock durable, lower-carbon alternatives across infrastructure and industrial builds.
Fujitsu ontwikkelt nieuwe technologie die samenwerking tussen mens en robot ondersteunt
Source: emerce.nl
By Fujitsu • December 16, 2025
Fujitsu introduced a spatial world model that predicts human–robot–object interactions in real time using 3D scene graphs, improving intent estimation accuracy threefold on benchmark datasets. Aimed at safer, more efficient collaboration in dynamic environments, the technology supports “physical AI” applications from smart factories to autonomous systems and will be showcased at CES 2026.
Managed Database vs. Kubernetes: Taking Back Control of Your Cloud Costs and Agility
Source: percona.com
By David Quilty • December 16, 2025
This analysis argues that running open source databases on Kubernetes restores cost transparency, reduces lock-in, and speeds provisioning compared with proprietary DBaaS—citing potential cost premiums over 100% and large workflow delays under managed models. Unified governance and GitOps-driven automation are highlighted as levers for predictable TCO and faster delivery.
TotalEnergies Marketing India and Energy Core Lanka unveil a new chapter of lubricants excellence in Sri Lanka
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
By Not specified • December 16, 2025
TotalEnergies partnered with Energy Core Lanka to bring advanced automotive and industrial lubricants to Sri Lanka, aiming to boost equipment reliability and efficiency. The expansion underscores how performance-driven products and OEM partnerships can support productivity gains while enabling smoother transitions to lower-emission mobility and industrial operations.
Taken together, these stories show sustainability scaling through smarter materials, circular systems, and intelligent automation—from keratin-based textiles and geopolymer concretes to robot-assisted construction and human–robot collaboration. Organizations are also rethinking digital infrastructure for cost transparency and agility, while partnerships bring high-performance solutions to new markets. It’s a snapshot of practical innovation reshaping how we build, power, and operate a lower-carbon future.
