Welcome to Silk Logic’s Sustainability Daily Podcast, your daily boost of hope from the world of sustainable innovation! I’m thrilled to be with you today as we uncover how artificial intelligence and smart automation are turning today’s business challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities for people and the planet. In just a few minutes, you’ll hear how green technology is slashing waste, driving profits, and building a path toward more sustainable—and more rewarding—business practices.

Our feature story today: A groundbreaking AI platform is taking aim at one of the biggest contributors to transport emissions and wasted fuel in the United States—empty trucks rumbling down highways with no cargo. But that’s just the start! We’ll also spotlight compostable coffee pods at scale, cutting-edge wastewater solutions, and visionary new research centres empowering rural livelihoods. Let’s dive in.

First up: Cutting carbon in the $450 billion US freight market. SemiCab, an AI-driven logistics c