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(PDF) BCG - The Protein Transformation : Food for Thought
[Business]
2021/03/28 09:10
The world’s consumers love animal-based protein—so much so that in 2020 they ate 574 million metric tons’ worth of meat, seafood, dairy, and eggs—almost 75 kilograms per person. Moreover, the amount consumed is still increasing, especially in developing markets. Yet concerns about the environmental costs of growing all the animals we eat, how those animals are treated, and the consequences...
Wrong Benefits
[Business]
2021/03/28 09:09
"Wrong Benefits" It's a campaign that says that the benefits of the cards are not perfect for you.Outdoor advertisement created by Havas, Argentina for Sesocio, within the category: Finance.[adsoftheworld]
Korean Exports Show Strength in Crisis
[Business]
2021/03/28 09:08
2021 was off to a strong start for Korean exports – a metric watched closely by Koreans as well as international observers who view it as an indicator for the health of the world economy as a whole. If the Korean trade performance is indeed pointing in the right direction, recovery might be on the horizon after the coronavirus pandemic made economic motors sputter across the globe.Exports from...
(Paper) MIT Creates a Camera Lens That Can Change Focus Without Moving Parts
[Tech]
2021/03/28 09:07
A team at MIT has developed and tested a new "meta-lens" capable of changing its focal point in response to temperature.Modern zoom lenses work wonderfully, but crack one open and you'll be greeted by a truly terrifying degree of micro-mechanical complexity, with 20 or more polished glass elements set to move in different directions at varying rates when you work the zoom or focus rings. The fa...
Brompton, Freitag, Partner to Put Stylish New Spin on Backpacks for Bike Commutes
[Product]
2021/03/28 09:06
Built upon a mission to change the way we live within our cities, Brompton Bicycle manufactures foldable bikes that provide riders with a more efficient, sustainable transportation alternative.Brompton Bicycle, the London-based manufacturer of the iconic Brompton folding bike, and Zurich’s bag manufacturer, FREITAG, have quite a bit in common: They’re both into “re-cycling,” which means thi...
(PDF) BCG - Are Consumers in the Gulf States Ready to Go Green ?
[Consumer]
2021/03/28 09:05
Public concern about global climate change has been slow to take root across the Gulf States. But mounting government and corporate initiatives, and wider access to information, now appear to be making an impact. Our study of consumers in the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) found surprisingly high awareness of the growing threats that global warming poses to their famili...
Biodegradable Mask Grows Into Flowers
[Design]
2021/03/28 09:04
The biodegradable mask is made from layers of rice paper and contains a Dutch meadow seed mix.Designer Marianne de Groot has created a biodegradable face mask that users can bury once they’ve worn it, before watching it sprout into flowersDisposable face masks have become a daily necessity since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. One of the negative results of this is the way that...
(Infographic) Unprepared Brands Caught With Hands in Soon-to-Be-Empty Cookie Jar
[Business]
2021/03/28 09:03
Though a cookie-less future looms, 78% have no third-party plan.Three-quarters of those polled believe the removal of third-party cookies will impact their business.Infographic : https://www.adweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/data-cookie-chart-2021.png[adweek]
(PDF) BCG - Global Retail Banking 2021: The Front-to-Back Digital Retail Bank
[Business]
2021/03/25 09:10
Retail banks around the world reacted to the COVID-19 crisis with speed, dexterity, and purpose, while remaining true to their environmental, social, and corporate governance goals. Now, as the new reality starts to take shape, banks face further challenges. The pandemic shock has accelerated changes already underway and sparked new ones. Institutions’ revenues are under pressure, and global b...
