To tackle the world’s sustainability crisis, technology is playing a big part. A suite of devices using GPS, sensors, drones and big data have emerged which helps solve the world’s environmental and social challenges. iNaturalist and the STAMP 2 Project are examples of such technologies being put to use. Wireless sensor networks are helping to spread drinking water to remote regions of Africa. Beyond providing service providers with the right information, such technologies are also enhancing the scope of possibilities of solutions. Matter, energy and information are the three raw products required for creating any such product. The physical artifact must at the end be useful to the customer.

Source:https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/digitizing-products-for-sustainabilitys-sake/

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