Author: Connected World

Concrete is among one of the most consumed materials in the world, second only to water, according to MIT Climate Portal, but it is also one of the biggest producers of greenhouse gas emissions, with one study suggesting it accounts for 7% of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. So, then, how can we rebuild our infrastructure and our cities to be smarter and more resilient without concrete producing a high amount of emissions? The U.S. Dept. of Energy and C-Crete Technologies have an idea. The government will give C-Crete Technologies $950,000 to expand the types of materials it can use…

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Sometimes it is hard to look forward and know exactly where we are headed with technology initiatives, especially when there are so many different directions to head. But often, looking back can paint a picture of where we have been to give us the foresight we need to know where we should be heading. Looking at the next big tech trend and who’s leading the technology charge to make it happen for the companies and the worker of tomorrow, we must understand the biggest tech trends of now. We must identify the lessons we have learned in the past 12…

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We know between two and three billion people worldwide experience water shortages—and these shortages will only intensify in the coming years. Technology can help reduce the amount of waste. Let’s take a look at one example. In New Jersey, the Camden City School District’s kitchen and cafeterias have installed Document Solutions Business Life Simplified touchless water coolers and reverse osmosis systems. The systems were funded by the AWCF (American Water Charitable Foundation) and New Jersey American Water as part of an effort to improve students’ access to water for drinking and reduce the usage of bottled water. Here is how…

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