Forget ChatGPT, AI-driven chatbot called FarmGPT is now being used to optimise industrial insect farming in a novel attempt by Entoverse. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. One particular tool stands out amongst the rest: Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (GPT), also known colloquially as ChatGPT. From rampant fears of such technology taking over jobs to debates over whether this AI-based tool is a boon or bane to students, ...
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Looks like Toyota has been bZ with bringing forth more BEVs. In our Singapore Motorshow 2023 coverage article earlier this year, we wrote about a Toyota bZ model, the bZ4X, that will not be for sale in Singapore but only made available as part of a car-sharing scheme. bZ (Beyond-Zero) in Toyota-speak refers to their battery electric vehicle (BEV) range, and now there are two new concept cars, unveiled at the ...
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Disposable chopsticks are a dime a dozen in Singapore, but company ChopValue turns them into elegant furniture, recycling over a hundred million. Disposable chopsticks can be found anywhere and everywhere in Singapore. From noodle restaurants to your dabao (takeaway) containers, it’s hard to go one day without coming across a single pair of disposable chopsticks. You might think that just because it is made out of wood, you can recycle it easily, ...
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NEX, the largest mall in the North-East region of Singapore is promoting environmental awareness with a textile donation drive and more. From 16 March to 23 April 2023, check out Green Living @ NEX, a campaign meant to increase environmental awareness amongst shoppers. From collaboration with partners like Cloop to a series of green initiatives by the mall, this program is sure to leave behind an impact on both shoppers and ...
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Epson commits to sustainability and the environment in partnership with World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) with a three-prong approach. Multiple corporations are taking steps to contribute to the environment, and Epson is no exception. The business has recently announced a three-year-long international partnership with the global conservation organisation World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) to take tangible steps towards a more circular economy. Aiming to focus on forest restoration and ...
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WWF-Singapore’s (World Wide Fund for Nature Singapore) inaugural, in-person WWF Earth Hour Summit kicked off today at Marina Bay Sands. The WWF Earth Hour Summit 2023 brings together a conglomerate of CEOs, thought leaders and decision-makers from the private and public sectors to discuss important green transition opportunities and how the general public can take practical action to address the pressing issue of climate change. This summit follows in the footsteps of ...
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As the search for alternative energy sources grows more urgent, we could soon turn to the sea to address these needs. Cue seaweed. But, what exactly can the sea offer? Well, seaweed is something that is of huge abundance, and it grows remarkably quickly with little to no effort. This makes it have great potential to be a sustainable source of algae-derived renewable energy, also known as third-generation biofuel. bioethanol as a substitute ...
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Insects as protein alternatives may seem gross, but Singapore-based Entoverse continues striving in the insect-farming industry by partnering with Inagro. With environmental changes on the rise and a rapidly increasing population, there has been much stress placed on food supply chains. There is now an increased, and pressing, demand to find new and sustainable food sources, with nations battling the idea of food security. Solutions have been put in place like ...
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The push for sustainable agriculture in farming is being accelerated by Pandawa Agri Indonesia as seen in their newest report. Sustainable agriculture is an issue that is becoming of utmost importance, considering the rising demands of a growing population. Indonesia is no stranger to this, with palm oil and coffee – items utilized in a huge majority of the world – being one of the top few products they export. Tremendous ...
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These vending machines provide the opportunity to sample a wide range of products and all you have to do is create an account. Have you ever wanted to try out this one item trending on Tiktok, but hesitated because it was too expensive? Perhaps you wanted to try out a skincare product, but were too afraid to commit to the full-sized product just in case your skin reacts badly. What if ...
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