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Sustainability Daily Podcast 12/16/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Kerala Startup Mission ties up with German ecosystem to support start-ups
Read the full story | By BL Kochi Bureau | December 15, 2025
Kerala Startup Mission signed an MoU with Germany’s NXTGN Startup Factory, a consortium of five universities backed by a venture fund exceeding €1 billion, to co-develop around 300 deep-tech startups across Kerala and Germany. The pact sets up a steering committee and working group to channel funding and support while building a sustainable talent pipeline from Kerala’s institutions. It positions Kerala to scale research-led innovation and high-quality jobs in deep tech.
‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It!’ pilot program continues and expands with renewed funding from the Government of Alberta
Read the full story | By GlobeNewswire | December 15, 2025
Alberta renewed and extended its agricultural plastics pilot for two more years, adding 2026 collection programs for compacted silage plastic and bale wrap in select regions. Since launch, farmers have returned over 4.9 million kg of ag plastics; the next Great Twine Round-Up will further boost participation and data to shape a permanent, province-wide program. The expansion advances circularity on farms by diverting high-volume plastics from landfills.
How reusing shipping containers supports sustainable innovation
Read the full story | By Jeniffer Mitchell | Date not provided
Repurposing shipping containers reduces construction waste and emissions while offering a cost-effective, modular approach to buildings that can be quickly deployed, scaled, and adapted. From pop-up offices and markets to community hubs, containers can be insulated and outfitted to modern standards without sacrificing functionality. The approach strengthens local economies and brings sustainability and design innovation within reach for more projects.
KPMG in India receives ISO 42001 certification for artificial intelligence management from SGS
Read the full story | By: Not specified | December 15, 2025
SGS certified KPMG in India to ISO 42001:2023, the world’s first AI management system standard, covering its Gurugram and Noida offices. The certification signals accountable, transparent, and safe AI practices across the lifecycle—reassuring clients and regulators while aligning with UN SDGs. It underscores how robust governance can accelerate responsible AI adoption without slowing innovation.
When young people and farmers are guardians of soil health
Read the full story | By Ladislav Luc | December 15, 2025
Following the EU’s first Soil Monitoring Law, Serbia’s BioSense Institute is training farmers and youth to track soil health through simple, low-cost citizen-science methods—monitoring organic matter, pH, moisture, and microbial activity. The project builds data for evidence-based decisions and fosters earlier detection of degradation, linking local practice to EU soil and biodiversity goals. It shows how community-led science can bridge monitoring gaps and improve agricultural resilience.
