The Human Touch: Why People Still Outperform AI in Recycling, and AI's Thirsty Secret

In the quest for a more sustainable future, technology often promises revolutionary solutions. Artificial intelligence (AI) is frequently touted as the answer to many of our environmental challenges, including improving efficiency in resource recovery and recycling facilities. However, when it comes to the intricate task of sorting materials on a picking line, human workers currently hold a significant advantage. What's more, the very AI systems designed to help us often come with a hidden environmental cost: vast amounts of water.

Future of WorkShan Cox18 September 2025Human vs AI, Resource recovery, Waste sorting, AI environmental impact, AI water consumption, sustainable technology, AI sustainabilityComment

Climate Action Schools: The Blueprint for Industry 6.0

Industry 6.0 envisions a highly intelligent, fully circular, human-augmented, and ethically driven manufacturing ecosystem, deeply integrated with society and the environment. Climate Action Schools (CAS) is not just aligned with this future; it's actively cultivating the very foundations and human capabilities required to build it.

Here's why CAS is a perfect fit for Industry 6.0:

Future of WorkJules McMurtrie1 July 2025Industry 6.0, Circular Economy, Climate Action, Sustainability Skills, Human-Augmented Systems, Ethical Manufacturing, Student Leadership, Future Workforce, Zero Waste, ESG in Education, Intelligent Systems, LEAN Thinking, Renewable Energy, Problem-Solving SkillsComment