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News: Hi-Tech Cooling Paint from Plastic Pollution May Forever Alter Building Efficiency

Tips & Tools: Verify content authenticity and maintain a professional image with real-time AI detection - AI or Not

Startups: Neustark secured $69 million to enhance its process of capturing CO₂ from biogas

Events: Unpacking EU sustainability-related policies - Singapore, Jun 28th (Virtual)

+ PLUS: FREE guide about “70+ Questions from Venture Capitalists!”

NEWS

SUSTAINABILITY
Hi-Tech Cooling Paint from Plastic Pollution May Forever Alter Building Efficiency LINK

In A Nutshell:

Researchers have developed a high-tech cooling paint made from recycled plastics, designed to significantly reduce building temperatures.

Key Points:

• The paint is made by mixing barium sulphate with various recycled plastics and can reflect almost 98% of sunlight.

• It effectively lowers rooftop temperatures, achieving cooler than ambient temperatures during both day and night.

• This innovation offers a dual solution by addressing urban heat and reducing plastic pollution.

Why It Matters:

This cooling paint can improve daily life by reducing indoor temperatures, cutting energy costs, and providing a comfortable living environment in hot climates. By utilizing recycled plastics, it also offers an eco-friendly solution to plastic waste, directly impacting urban sustainability and individual well-being.

TIPS & TOOLS

STARTUP
AI or Not

What It Does:

AI or Not is an AI detection tool that identifies AI-generated images and audio. It helps businesses and individuals verify the authenticity of visual and audio content, protecting against fraud, misinformation, and deepfakes.

Key Features:

• AI Detection: Identifies AI-generated images and audio.

• Wide Format Support: Supports various image formats like JPEG, PNG, and more.

• Real-Time Analysis: Provides instant feedback on the authenticity of content.

• Detailed Reports: Offers comprehensive detection reports.

• Upcoming Features: Video and KYC document AI detection.

Why We Love It:

In a world where AI tools are increasingly used in business, maintaining a professional and authentic image is crucial. AI or Not helps verify the authenticity of images and audio, protecting your brand from fraud and misinformation. By ensuring your content is genuine, you can build and maintain trust with your audience.

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Startup & Investment News

SUSTAINABILITY / STARTUPS

💰 Neustark: A Bern-based startup, secured $69 million to enhance its process of capturing CO₂ from biogas and mineralizing it in recycled concrete, with funding led by Decarbonization Partners and support from Blume Equity and others. LINK

⚡️ Aether Fuels: A Chicago-based e-fuels startup, has secured $30.4 million of a planned $34.3 million funding round for developing aviation and maritime fuels from carbon dioxide and other waste carbon streams. LINK

⚡️ Net Zero: A Stockholm-based startup, has raised $5.5 million in a seed round to advance its nature-based carbon removal projects, like reforestation, and to market the resulting carbon credits. LINK

⚡️ C12: A Paris-based startup specializing in quantum computing with carbon nanotube technology, has raised $19.4 million to enhance its quantum processors. LINK

EVENTS

SUSTAINABILITY / STARTUPS

Jun 28th: Unpacking EU sustainability-related policies
Virtual, Singapore
Discover how EU regulations impact Asian businesses at our exclusive event. Delve into directives like the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Deforestation Regulation, examining their implications for supply chains across Asia. LINK

July 9th-10th: Energy Storage Summit Asia
Singapore
The Energy Storage Summit Asia addresses the critical balance of reliability, sustainability, and affordability in energy across Asia. It brings together industry leaders to strategize on the continent's energy storage solutions, anticipating major market growth by 2026. LINK

July 22nd: Wasted | Malaysia film premiere
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia’s first screening of "Wasted," Eco-Business’ impactful documentary exploring our planet's severe waste problem, on July 22nd at Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX. This event includes a panel discussion with experts focused on innovating waste management and creating sustainable communities. LINK

July 24th: Unlocking Capital for Sustainability 2024 - Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The upcoming Malaysian edition of "Unlocking Capital for Sustainability" aims to address the nation's pressing climate and economic challenges by convening leaders from government, private sector, academia, and civil society to discuss and devise strategies for sustainable development amidst evolving policy and economic demands. LINK

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