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Sustainability Daily Podcast 10/17/2025
Welcome back to Sustainability Daily. Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of tech breakthroughs, circular-economy trends, cultural digitization, and sustainable hospitality shaping how we live, work, and travel.
Samsara announces 2025 Impact Report: “Building a safer, more sustainable world”
By Business Wire |
Samsara’s latest Impact Report highlights how its AI-powered Connected Operations platform helped customers prevent more than 250,000 accidents in FY25, cut over 3 billion pounds of CO2, and digitize 300 million workflows. The company details advances like Weather Intelligence, Automated Coaching, and the Samsara Wearable, plus progress toward a 2040 net-zero goal with recycled-content hardware and supplier sustainability programs. It’s a snapshot of how AI and data are delivering measurable safety, efficiency, and sustainability outcomes at scale.
Namaste International announces AI Conflict Guide: An AI-powered tool for conflict management built on the Seven Levels Framework
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Namaste International launched the AI Conflict Guide to make expert conflict-resolution strategies accessible on demand, drawing on the Seven Levels Framework from “Resolving from Within.” The tool offers tailored, real-time guidance for workplace, interpersonal, and organizational disputes, aiming to democratize skills typically acquired through specialized training. It’s a practical example of AI turning theory into everyday, actionable coaching.
Food waste management market set to reach USD 132.17 billion by 2034, driven by sustainable solutions and technological advancements
By Precedence Research |
The global food waste management market is projected to grow from USD 81.78 billion in 2025 to USD 132.17 billion by 2034 (5.44% CAGR), propelled by regulation, circular-economy models, and AI-enabled tracking and analytics. North America leads today, while Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region; key opportunities span waste-to-energy, composting, and smart collection and logistics. AI’s predictive capabilities are increasingly central to reducing overproduction, optimizing redistribution, and improving processing efficiency.
TastePepAI: An artificial intelligence platform for taste peptide de novo design
By Jianda Yue, Tingting Li, Jian Ouyang, Jiawei Xu, Hua Tan, Zihui Chen, Changsheng Han, Huanyu Li, Songping Liang, Zhonghua Liu, Ying Wang |
Researchers unveiled TastePepAI, an AI framework that designs safe, multifunctional taste peptides using a novel LA-VAE generator and an integrated toxicity predictor (SpepToxPred). The team identified 73 new sweet, salty, and umami peptides, validated via electronic tongue analysis and safety assays, pointing to healthier, lower-additive flavor solutions. It’s a promising path toward more sustainable, better-for-you food ingredients without compromising taste.
Borgo Art launches PNRR-funded virtual exhibitions to bring Gorizia’s cultural heritage online
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Backed by Italy’s PNRR, Borgo Art has transformed Gorizia’s landmarks into permanent, immersive 360° virtual exhibitions, opening access to the Castle of Gorizia, Borgo Castello, and the former Krainer & Comp. hardware store. The project blends authenticity with digital storytelling to expand cultural reach, support sustainable tourism, and boost the city’s European Capital of Culture 2025 ambitions. It’s a model for using technology to preserve heritage while lowering physical and geographical barriers.
M Social Hotel New York Downtown opens as the new social hub of Lower Manhattan
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Following a major rebrand, M Social Hotel New York Downtown debuts with design nods to the Financial District, next-gen meeting spaces, and sustainability touches like LED lighting and eco-conscious materials. The brand extends into the metaverse with a virtual hotel experience and interactive game that link digital engagement to real-world stays. It highlights how hospitality is evolving into community-driven, tech-enabled, and greener experiences.
