Welcome to Silk Logic’s Sustainability Daily Podcast! I’m thrilled to have you with us as we spotlight the power of technology in driving a greener future. Each episode, we’ll bring you the most inspiring stories where AI and automation help businesses reduce their footprint and build a better world. Today, we’ve got breakthroughs in carbon-negative packaging, smarter energy grids, and a surprising application of AI in fighting food waste. Stay tuned—you’ll walk away with fresh ideas you can use in your own organization.
Let’s start with some shining news from the world of packaging. Imagine replacing plastic with a material that actually removes carbon from the atmosphere. That’s exactly what Notpla, a UK startup, is doing. They’ve developed seaweed-based packaging powered by automated manufacturing lines. Notpla’s solution addresses the massive issue of plastic pollution, which harms countless ecosystems and communities every year. Using machine vision, their systems rapidly shape s