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October 4, 2021
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RIT researchers part of $15 million NSF grant aimed at reducing food waste
A $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation will be used to establish the first national academic research network on wasted food in the United States. Under the grant, researchers from American University will lead 13 other institutions, including RIT, in a five-year project.
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September 28, 2021
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Reusable Packaging Is the Latest Eco-Friendly Trend. But Does It Actually Make a Difference?
Time magazine talks to Daniel Johnson, chair of the Department of Packaging Science, about the mechanics behind reuse programs.
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September 27, 2021
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All Small Electronics Should Have the Same Charging Port, New E.U. Rule Says
Scientific American talks to Callie Babbitt, professor of sustainability, about the scale of the e-waste problem and how researchers want to solve it.
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September 24, 2021
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GIS Industry 4.0 program receives $1.1M award to uplift New York State manufacturing in post-pandemic economy
RIT awarded $1.1M in CARES Act funding to help small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in Upstate New York State leverage Industry 4.0 to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19.
