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WasteReplenysh Raises Series A Funding to Strengthen Circular Supply Chain Solutions

Replenysh secures Series A funding led by M13 to expand its circular supply chain platform, which connects commercial waste to manufacturers.

 Mobility and TrafficPeachtree Corners Collaborates with BizzTech on AI-Driven Digital Twin for Smart City Development

Peachtree Corners partners with BizzTech to build a digital twin of its downtown, using real-time sensor data to model infrastructure changes.

 Environmental MonitoringVodafone Launches IoT and AI Initiative to Support UK National Parks

Vodafone launches a three-year project to deploy IoT and AI monitoring across all 15 UK National Parks to aid habitat mapping and conservation.

 Building EfficiencyParis&Co Launches “Parisian Challenges” to Foster Sustainable Urban Innovation

Paris&Co launches the Parisian Challenges program targeting five urban sustainability themes, offering technical and financial aid for pilot projects.

 WasteMannheim Trials AI-Powered Cleaning Robot in Public Parks

Mannheim tests an autonomous Angsa cleaning robot that clears 1,000 square meters per hour in a six-month trial across public parks to map litter.

 WasteGlacier Secures $16 Million to Expand AI Recycling Robots

Glacier raises $16 million to expand its AI recycling robots across the US. The systems sort up to 45 items per minute in multiple…

 EnergyHydro-Québec Launches $10 Billion Energy Efficiency Plan, Offers Free Smart Thermostats

Hydro-Québec launches a $10 billion efficiency plan to cut power use in Quebec by 10%, offering free smart thermostats to help reduce demand.

 Street LightingMetz Tests Smart Lighting System on Île du Saulcy

Metz deploys 49 sensor-activated lamp posts along 1.2 kilometers on Île du Saulcy, testing red lighting to save energy and protect wildlife.

 WasteAI-Powered Paper Cup Recycling Pilot Launches in Cardiff

Keep Wales Tidy launches a three-month paper cup recycling pilot in Cardiff, offering a 5p reward via the Bower app to cut landfill waste.

 WaterCuritiba to Partner with Aganova for AI-Powered Water Network Inspection

Aganova inspects over 100 km of water pipelines in Curitiba, Brazil, using its Nautilus AI sphere to detect leaks without interrupting service.

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