Drones kill, right? Wrong. These ones by Mine Kafon clear mines in 3 steps. Map an area in 3D, run metal detectors over it, then place detonators to explode the mines. Support them on Kickstarter. 20x faster than current methods. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
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Outerknown Sets New Bar for Supply Chain Transparency
The fashion industry is not renowned for ethical and responsible sourcing. So great to see a startup go completely transparent with its supply chain, and enhance it with real stories. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Kiwi company named APAC’s Best Startup for Social Impact
Company that allows retina examination using iPhones scoops Best Startup for Social Impact. “The company says it aims to prevent blindness in regions where better eyesight care is needed, with 80% of visual impairment issues and blindness preventable and 90% occurring in developing or low income areas.” CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Detecting Lung Disease at a Lower Coat and With Lower Radiation
KA Imaging has developed a digital X-ray imager that is inexpensive (low infrastructure cost, minimal specialised staff) and can be used in mobile clinics. Trials coming in Zambia. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
You Say You Value Balance, Yet You Run a 40+ Hour a Week Company?
Many companies talk about balance as one of their values. Yet, they rigidly stick to an 8 hour day. With the massive advances in technology, you’d have thought 8 hours could be reduced. Tower Paddle Boards do a 5 hour day. Living their values. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE